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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,227.44, 21,341.16 and 9,066.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,227.44, 21,341.16 and 9,066.12 is: 13,599.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,227.44 : 21,341.16 = 9,066.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,227.44/21,341.16 = 9,066.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,227.44x = 21,341.16 × 9,066.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,227.44x = 193,481,517.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,481,517.50/14,227.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,599.18

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