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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,324.68, 21,488.10 and 9,315.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,324.68, 21,488.10 and 9,315.64 is: 13,974.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,324.68 : 21,488.10 = 9,315.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,324.68/21,488.10 = 9,315.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,324.68x = 21,488.10 × 9,315.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,324.68x = 200,175,403.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,175,403.88/14,324.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,974.16

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