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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,232.06, 21,348.18 and 9,027

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,232.06, 21,348.18 and 9,027 is: 13,540.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,232.06 : 21,348.18 = 9,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,232.06/21,348.18 = 9,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,232.06x = 21,348.18 × 9,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,232.06x = 192,710,020.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,710,020.86/14,232.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,540.56

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