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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,042.35, 21,069.25 and 9,047.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,042.35, 21,069.25 and 9,047.33 is: 13,574.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,042.35 : 21,069.25 = 9,047.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,042.35/21,069.25 = 9,047.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,042.35x = 21,069.25 × 9,047.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,042.35x = 190,620,457.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,620,457.60/14,042.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,574.69

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