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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,315.40, 21,440.70 and 9,066.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,315.40, 21,440.70 and 9,066.60 is: 13,579.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,315.40 : 21,440.70 = 9,066.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,315.40/21,440.70 = 9,066.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,315.40x = 21,440.70 × 9,066.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,315.40x = 194,394,250.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,394,250.62/14,315.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,579.38

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