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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.38, 21,377.07 and 9,041.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.38, 21,377.07 and 9,041.46 is: 13,562.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.38 : 21,377.07 = 9,041.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.38/21,377.07 = 9,041.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.38x = 21,377.07 × 9,041.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.38x = 193,279,923.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,279,923.32/14,251.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,562.19

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