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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,229.60, 21,333.35 and 9,221.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,229.60, 21,333.35 and 9,221.39 is: 13,824.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,229.60 : 21,333.35 = 9,221.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,229.60/21,333.35 = 9,221.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,229.60x = 21,333.35 × 9,221.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,229.60x = 196,723,230.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,723,230.81/14,229.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,824.93

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