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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,005.28, 21,033.84 and 9,391.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,005.28, 21,033.84 and 9,391.52 is: 14,104.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,005.28 : 21,033.84 = 9,391.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,005.28/21,033.84 = 9,391.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,005.28x = 21,033.84 × 9,391.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,005.28x = 197,539,729.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,539,729.04/14,005.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,104.66

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