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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,301.14, 21,406.82 and 9,832.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,301.14, 21,406.82 and 9,832.74 is: 14,718.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,301.14 : 21,406.82 = 9,832.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,301.14/21,406.82 = 9,832.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,301.14x = 21,406.82 × 9,832.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,301.14x = 210,487,695.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,487,695.29/14,301.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,718.25

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