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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,407.27, 21,574.76 and 9,126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,407.27, 21,574.76 and 9,126.27 is: 13,666.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,407.27 : 21,574.76 = 9,126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,407.27/21,574.76 = 9,126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,407.27x = 21,574.76 × 9,126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,407.27x = 196,897,039.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,897,039.31/14,407.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,666.51

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