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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,323.95, 21,490.48 and 9,091.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,323.95, 21,490.48 and 9,091.55 is: 13,640.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,323.95 : 21,490.48 = 9,091.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,323.95/21,490.48 = 9,091.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,323.95x = 21,490.48 × 9,091.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,323.95x = 195,381,849.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,381,849.90/14,323.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,640.22

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