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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,216.40, 21,348.90 and 9,307.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,216.40, 21,348.90 and 9,307.80 is: 13,977.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,216.40 : 21,348.90 = 9,307.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,216.40/21,348.90 = 9,307.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,216.40x = 21,348.90 × 9,307.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,216.40x = 198,711,291.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,711,291.42/14,216.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,977.61

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