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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,264.39, 21,351.75 and 9,795.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,264.39, 21,351.75 and 9,795.89 is: 14,663.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,264.39 : 21,351.75 = 9,795.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,264.39/21,351.75 = 9,795.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,264.39x = 21,351.75 × 9,795.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,264.39x = 209,159,287.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,159,287.55/14,264.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,663.04

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