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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,044.53, 21,049.28 and 9,033.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,044.53, 21,049.28 and 9,033.56 is: 13,539.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,044.53 : 21,049.28 = 9,033.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,044.53/21,049.28 = 9,033.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,044.53x = 21,049.28 × 9,033.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,044.53x = 190,149,933.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,149,933.84/14,044.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,539.07

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