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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,177.33, 21,222.24 and 9,236.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,177.33, 21,222.24 and 9,236.33 is: 13,825.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,177.33 : 21,222.24 = 9,236.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,177.33/21,222.24 = 9,236.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,177.33x = 21,222.24 × 9,236.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,177.33x = 196,015,611.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,015,611.98/14,177.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,825.99

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