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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,261.94, 21,392.91 and 9,100.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,261.94, 21,392.91 and 9,100.62 is: 13,650.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,261.94 : 21,392.91 = 9,100.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,261.94/21,392.91 = 9,100.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,261.94x = 21,392.91 × 9,100.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,261.94x = 194,688,744.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,688,744.60/14,261.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,650.93

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