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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,361.66, 21,541.34 and 9,081.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,361.66, 21,541.34 and 9,081.27 is: 13,621.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,361.66 : 21,541.34 = 9,081.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,361.66/21,541.34 = 9,081.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,361.66x = 21,541.34 × 9,081.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,361.66x = 195,622,747.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,622,747.40/14,361.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,621.18

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