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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,264.60, 21,407.70 and 9,332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,264.60, 21,407.70 and 9,332.60 is: 14,005.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,264.60 : 21,407.70 = 9,332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,264.60/21,407.70 = 9,332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,264.60x = 21,407.70 × 9,332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,264.60x = 199,789,501.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,789,501.02/14,264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,005.97

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