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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,214.33, 21,277.76 and 9,273.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,214.33, 21,277.76 and 9,273.33 is: 13,881.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,214.33 : 21,277.76 = 9,273.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,214.33/21,277.76 = 9,273.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,214.33x = 21,277.76 × 9,273.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,214.33x = 197,315,643.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,315,643.77/14,214.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,881.46

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