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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,169.73, 14,026.98 and 9,333.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,169.73, 14,026.98 and 9,333.14 is: 12,873.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,169.73 : 14,026.98 = 9,333.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,169.73/14,026.98 = 9,333.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,169.73x = 14,026.98 × 9,333.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,169.73x = 130,915,697.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,915,697.98/10,169.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,873.08

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