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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,222.72, 21,304.92 and 9,528.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,222.72, 21,304.92 and 9,528.32 is: 14,272.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,222.72 : 21,304.92 = 9,528.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,222.72/21,304.92 = 9,528.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,222.72x = 21,304.92 × 9,528.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,222.72x = 203,000,095.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,000,095.33/14,222.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,272.94

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