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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,224.84, 21,337.36 and 9,325.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,224.84, 21,337.36 and 9,325.50 is: 13,988.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,224.84 : 21,337.36 = 9,325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,224.84/21,337.36 = 9,325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,224.84x = 21,337.36 × 9,325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,224.84x = 198,981,550.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,981,550.68/14,224.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,988.32

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