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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,305.87, 21,452.28 and 9,303.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,305.87, 21,452.28 and 9,303.31 is: 13,950.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,305.87 : 21,452.28 = 9,303.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,305.87/21,452.28 = 9,303.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,305.87x = 21,452.28 × 9,303.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,305.87x = 199,577,211.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,577,211.05/14,305.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,950.72

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