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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,366.60, 21,549.90 and 9,441.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,366.60, 21,549.90 and 9,441.80 is: 14,162.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,366.60 : 21,549.90 = 9,441.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,366.60/21,549.90 = 9,441.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,366.60x = 21,549.90 × 9,441.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,366.60x = 203,469,845.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,469,845.82/14,366.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,162.70

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