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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,295.83, 21,437.26 and 9,293.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,295.83, 21,437.26 and 9,293.27 is: 13,935.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,295.83 : 21,437.26 = 9,293.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,295.83/21,437.26 = 9,293.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,295.83x = 21,437.26 × 9,293.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,295.83x = 199,222,114.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,222,114.82/14,295.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,935.69

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