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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,278.96, 21,388.56 and 9,058.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,278.96, 21,388.56 and 9,058.96 is: 13,569.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,278.96 : 21,388.56 = 9,058.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,278.96/21,388.56 = 9,058.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,278.96x = 21,388.56 × 9,058.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,278.96x = 193,758,109.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,758,109.50/14,278.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,569.48

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