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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,276.96, 21,385.56 and 9,056.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,276.96, 21,385.56 and 9,056.96 is: 13,566.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,276.96 : 21,385.56 = 9,056.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,276.96/21,385.56 = 9,056.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,276.96x = 21,385.56 × 9,056.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,276.96x = 193,688,161.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,688,161.50/14,276.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,566.48

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