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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,295.84, 21,439.69 and 9,022.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,295.84, 21,439.69 and 9,022.96 is: 13,531.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,295.84 : 21,439.69 = 9,022.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,295.84/21,439.69 = 9,022.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,295.84x = 21,439.69 × 9,022.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,295.84x = 193,449,469.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,449,469.52/14,295.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,531.88

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