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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,231.41, 21,354.87 and 9,555.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,231.41, 21,354.87 and 9,555.32 is: 14,338.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,231.41 : 21,354.87 = 9,555.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,231.41/21,354.87 = 9,555.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,231.41x = 21,354.87 × 9,555.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,231.41x = 204,052,616.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,052,616.41/14,231.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,338.19

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