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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,512.08, 21,804.60 and 9,249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,512.08, 21,804.60 and 9,249.44 is: 13,897.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,512.08 : 21,804.60 = 9,249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,512.08/21,804.60 = 9,249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,512.08x = 21,804.60 × 9,249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,512.08x = 201,680,339.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,680,339.42/14,512.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,897.41

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