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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,276.85, 21,413.65 and 9,028.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,276.85, 21,413.65 and 9,028.05 is: 13,541.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,276.85 : 21,413.65 = 9,028.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,276.85/21,413.65 = 9,028.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,276.85x = 21,413.65 × 9,028.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,276.85x = 193,323,502.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,323,502.88/14,276.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,541.05

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