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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,275.50, 21,376.35 and 9,846.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,275.50, 21,376.35 and 9,846.83 is: 14,744.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,275.50 : 21,376.35 = 9,846.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,275.50/21,376.35 = 9,846.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,275.50x = 21,376.35 × 9,846.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,275.50x = 210,489,284.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,489,284.47/14,275.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,744.79

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