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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,348.80, 21,484.80 and 9,126.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,348.80, 21,484.80 and 9,126.40 is: 13,665.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,348.80 : 21,484.80 = 9,126.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,348.80/21,484.80 = 9,126.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,348.80x = 21,484.80 × 9,126.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,348.80x = 196,078,878.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,078,878.72/14,348.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,665.18

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