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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,254.38, 21,381.57 and 9,044.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,254.38, 21,381.57 and 9,044.46 is: 13,566.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,254.38 : 21,381.57 = 9,044.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,254.38/21,381.57 = 9,044.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,254.38x = 21,381.57 × 9,044.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,254.38x = 193,384,754.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,384,754.60/14,254.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,566.69

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