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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,277.66, 21,421.22 and 9,006.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,277.66, 21,421.22 and 9,006.59 is: 13,512.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,277.66 : 21,421.22 = 9,006.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,277.66/21,421.22 = 9,006.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,277.66x = 21,421.22 × 9,006.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,277.66x = 192,931,993.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,931,993.70/14,277.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,512.86

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