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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,293.18, 21,437.88 and 9,012.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,293.18, 21,437.88 and 9,012.52 is: 13,517.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,293.18 : 21,437.88 = 9,012.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,293.18/21,437.88 = 9,012.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,293.18x = 21,437.88 × 9,012.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,293.18x = 193,209,322.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,209,322.26/14,293.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,517.59

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