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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.80, 21,377.70 and 9,294.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.80, 21,377.70 and 9,294.60 is: 13,941.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.80 : 21,377.70 = 9,294.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.80/21,377.70 = 9,294.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.80x = 21,377.70 × 9,294.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.80x = 198,697,170.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,697,170.42/14,251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,941.90

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