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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,287.44, 21,344.27 and 9,248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,287.44, 21,344.27 and 9,248.76 is: 13,816.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,287.44 : 21,344.27 = 9,248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,287.44/21,344.27 = 9,248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,287.44x = 21,344.27 × 9,248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,287.44x = 197,407,984.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,407,984.36/14,287.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,816.89

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