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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,241.05, 21,361.58 and 9,314.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,241.05, 21,361.58 and 9,314.84 is: 13,972.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,241.05 : 21,361.58 = 9,314.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,241.05/21,361.58 = 9,314.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,241.05x = 21,361.58 × 9,314.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,241.05x = 198,979,597.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,979,597.96/14,241.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,972.25

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