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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,274.10, 21,428.70 and 9,009.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,274.10, 21,428.70 and 9,009.10 is: 13,524.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,274.10 : 21,428.70 = 9,009.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,274.10/21,428.70 = 9,009.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,274.10x = 21,428.70 × 9,009.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,274.10x = 193,053,301.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,053,301.17/14,274.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,524.73

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