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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,237.69, 21,351.06 and 9,841.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,237.69, 21,351.06 and 9,841.82 is: 14,758.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,237.69 : 21,351.06 = 9,841.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,237.69/21,351.06 = 9,841.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,237.69x = 21,351.06 × 9,841.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,237.69x = 210,133,182.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,133,182.57/14,237.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,758.94

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