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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,486.32, 21,729.47 and 9,325.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,486.32, 21,729.47 and 9,325.00 is: 13,987.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,486.32 : 21,729.47 = 9,325.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,486.32/21,729.47 = 9,325.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,486.32x = 21,729.47 × 9,325.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,486.32x = 202,627,222.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,627,222.42/14,486.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,987.49

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