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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,327.10, 21,490.65 and 9,402.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,327.10, 21,490.65 and 9,402.30 is: 14,103.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,327.10 : 21,490.65 = 9,402.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,327.10/21,490.65 = 9,402.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,327.10x = 21,490.65 × 9,402.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,327.10x = 202,061,538.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,061,538.50/14,327.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,103.45

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