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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,277.63, 21,416.37 and 9,523.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,277.63, 21,416.37 and 9,523.74 is: 14,285.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,277.63 : 21,416.37 = 9,523.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,277.63/21,416.37 = 9,523.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,277.63x = 21,416.37 × 9,523.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,277.63x = 203,963,939.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,963,939.62/14,277.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,285.56

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