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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,510.08, 21,801.60 and 9,247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,510.08, 21,801.60 and 9,247.44 is: 13,894.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,510.08 : 21,801.60 = 9,247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,510.08/21,801.60 = 9,247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,510.08x = 21,801.60 × 9,247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,510.08x = 201,608,987.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,608,987.90/14,510.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,894.41

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