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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,298.33, 21,454.91 and 9,557.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,298.33, 21,454.91 and 9,557.81 is: 14,341.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,298.33 : 21,454.91 = 9,557.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,298.33/21,454.91 = 9,557.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,298.33x = 21,454.91 × 9,557.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,298.33x = 205,061,953.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,061,953.35/14,298.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,341.67

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