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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,277.85, 21,415.15 and 9,029.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,277.85, 21,415.15 and 9,029.05 is: 13,542.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,277.85 : 21,415.15 = 9,029.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,277.85/21,415.15 = 9,029.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,277.85x = 21,415.15 × 9,029.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,277.85x = 193,358,460.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,358,460.11/14,277.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,542.55

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