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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,281.16, 21,426.47 and 9,010.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,281.16, 21,426.47 and 9,010.09 is: 13,518.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,281.16 : 21,426.47 = 9,010.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,281.16/21,426.47 = 9,010.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,281.16x = 21,426.47 × 9,010.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,281.16x = 193,054,423.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,054,423.08/14,281.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,518.12

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