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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,481.89, 21,759.28 and 9,219.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,481.89, 21,759.28 and 9,219.27 is: 13,852.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,481.89 : 21,759.28 = 9,219.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,481.89/21,759.28 = 9,219.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,481.89x = 21,759.28 × 9,219.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,481.89x = 200,604,665.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,604,665.34/14,481.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,852.11

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