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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,329.31, 21,448.90 and 9,046.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,329.31, 21,448.90 and 9,046.03 is: 13,540.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,329.31 : 21,448.90 = 9,046.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,329.31/21,448.90 = 9,046.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,329.31x = 21,448.90 × 9,046.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,329.31x = 194,027,390.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,027,390.77/14,329.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,540.60

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