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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,041.33, 21,085.77 and 9,391.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,041.33, 21,085.77 and 9,391.22 is: 14,102.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,041.33 : 21,085.77 = 9,391.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,041.33/21,085.77 = 9,391.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,041.33x = 21,085.77 × 9,391.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,041.33x = 198,021,179.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,021,179.58/14,041.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,102.73

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