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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,261.48, 21,389.34 and 9,918.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,261.48, 21,389.34 and 9,918.44 is: 14,875.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,261.48 : 21,389.34 = 9,918.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,261.48/21,389.34 = 9,918.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,261.48x = 21,389.34 × 9,918.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,261.48x = 212,148,885.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,148,885.43/14,261.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,875.66

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