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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,294.84, 21,466.62 and 9,305.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,294.84, 21,466.62 and 9,305.71 is: 13,974.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,294.84 : 21,466.62 = 9,305.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,294.84/21,466.62 = 9,305.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,294.84x = 21,466.62 × 9,305.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,294.84x = 199,762,086.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,762,086.73/14,294.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,974.42

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