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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,259.80, 21,389.70 and 9,594.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,259.80, 21,389.70 and 9,594.20 is: 14,391.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,259.80 : 21,389.70 = 9,594.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,259.80/21,389.70 = 9,594.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,259.80x = 21,389.70 × 9,594.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,259.80x = 205,217,059.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,217,059.74/14,259.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,391.30

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