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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.60, 21,389.70 and 9,320.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.60, 21,389.70 and 9,320.60 is: 13,987.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.60 : 21,389.70 = 9,320.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.60/21,389.70 = 9,320.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.60x = 21,389.70 × 9,320.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.60x = 199,364,837.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,364,837.82/14,252.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,987.96

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