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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,000.23, 21,007.50 and 9,323.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,000.23, 21,007.50 and 9,323.56 is: 13,990.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,000.23 : 21,007.50 = 9,323.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,000.23/21,007.50 = 9,323.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,000.23x = 21,007.50 × 9,323.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,000.23x = 195,864,686.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,864,686.70/14,000.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,990.10

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