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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,283.14, 21,444.86 and 9,001.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,283.14, 21,444.86 and 9,001.02 is: 13,514.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,283.14 : 21,444.86 = 9,001.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,283.14/21,444.86 = 9,001.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,283.14x = 21,444.86 × 9,001.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,283.14x = 193,025,613.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,025,613.76/14,283.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,514.23

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