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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,529.30, 21,791.31 and 9,248.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,529.30, 21,791.31 and 9,248.64 is: 13,871.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,529.30 : 21,791.31 = 9,248.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,529.30/21,791.31 = 9,248.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,529.30x = 21,791.31 × 9,248.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,529.30x = 201,539,981.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,539,981.32/14,529.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,871.28

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