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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,278.10, 21,417.15 and 9,266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,278.10, 21,417.15 and 9,266.90 is: 13,900.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,278.10 : 21,417.15 = 9,266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,278.10/21,417.15 = 9,266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,278.10x = 21,417.15 × 9,266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,278.10x = 198,470,587.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,470,587.34/14,278.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,900.35

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