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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,281.26, 21,421.82 and 9,527.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,281.26, 21,421.82 and 9,527.38 is: 14,291.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,281.26 : 21,421.82 = 9,527.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,281.26/21,421.82 = 9,527.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,281.26x = 21,421.82 × 9,527.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,281.26x = 204,093,819.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,093,819.43/14,281.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,291.02

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