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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,474.81, 21,748.52 and 9,212.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,474.81, 21,748.52 and 9,212.10 is: 13,841.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,474.81 : 21,748.52 = 9,212.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,474.81/21,748.52 = 9,212.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,474.81x = 21,748.52 × 9,212.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,474.81x = 200,349,482.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,349,482.57/14,474.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,841.25

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