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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,351.30, 21,488.55 and 9,128.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,351.30, 21,488.55 and 9,128.90 is: 13,668.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,351.30 : 21,488.55 = 9,128.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,351.30/21,488.55 = 9,128.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,351.30x = 21,488.55 × 9,128.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,351.30x = 196,166,824.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,166,824.10/14,351.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,668.92

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