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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,255.26, 21,382.89 and 9,355.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,255.26, 21,382.89 and 9,355.87 is: 14,033.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,255.26 : 21,382.89 = 9,355.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,255.26/21,382.89 = 9,355.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,255.26x = 21,382.89 × 9,355.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,255.26x = 200,055,539.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,055,539.06/14,255.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,033.81

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