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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,253.27, 21,359.25 and 9,806.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,253.27, 21,359.25 and 9,806.37 is: 14,695.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,253.27 : 21,359.25 = 9,806.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,253.27/21,359.25 = 9,806.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,253.27x = 21,359.25 × 9,806.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,253.27x = 209,456,708.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,456,708.42/14,253.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,695.34

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