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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,523.53, 21,769.88 and 9,241.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,523.53, 21,769.88 and 9,241.92 is: 13,853.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,523.53 : 21,769.88 = 9,241.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,523.53/21,769.88 = 9,241.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,523.53x = 21,769.88 × 9,241.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,523.53x = 201,195,443.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,195,443.16/14,523.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,853.07

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