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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,278.85, 21,416.64 and 9,030.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,278.85, 21,416.64 and 9,030.05 is: 13,544.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,278.85 : 21,416.64 = 9,030.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,278.85/21,416.64 = 9,030.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,278.85x = 21,416.64 × 9,030.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,278.85x = 193,393,222.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,393,222.95/14,278.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,544.04

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