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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,244.47, 21,371.46 and 8,973.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,244.47, 21,371.46 and 8,973.39 is: 13,463.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,244.47 : 21,371.46 = 8,973.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,244.47/21,371.46 = 8,973.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,244.47x = 21,371.46 × 8,973.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,244.47x = 191,774,445.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,774,445.45/14,244.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,463.08

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