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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,261.88, 21,392.22 and 9,583.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,261.88, 21,392.22 and 9,583.88 is: 14,375.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,261.88 : 21,392.22 = 9,583.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,261.88/21,392.22 = 9,583.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,261.88x = 21,392.22 × 9,583.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,261.88x = 205,020,469.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,020,469.41/14,261.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,375.42

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