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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,244.08, 21,366.26 and 9,344.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,244.08, 21,366.26 and 9,344.79 is: 14,017.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,244.08 : 21,366.26 = 9,344.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,244.08/21,366.26 = 9,344.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,244.08x = 21,366.26 × 9,344.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,244.08x = 199,663,166.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,663,166.06/14,244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,017.28

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