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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,999.23, 21,006 and 9,322.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,999.23, 21,006 and 9,322.56 is: 13,988.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,999.23 : 21,006 = 9,322.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,999.23/21,006 = 9,322.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,999.23x = 21,006 × 9,322.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,999.23x = 195,829,695.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,829,695.36/13,999.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,988.60

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