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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,233.33, 21,347.99 and 8,952.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,233.33, 21,347.99 and 8,952.24 is: 13,427.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,233.33 : 21,347.99 = 8,952.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,233.33/21,347.99 = 8,952.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,233.33x = 21,347.99 × 8,952.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,233.33x = 191,112,330.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,112,330.00/14,233.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,427.10

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