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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,233.19, 21,344.31 and 9,837.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,233.19, 21,344.31 and 9,837.32 is: 14,752.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,233.19 : 21,344.31 = 9,837.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,233.19/21,344.31 = 9,837.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,233.19x = 21,344.31 × 9,837.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,233.19x = 209,970,700.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,970,700.93/14,233.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,752.19

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