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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,329.01, 21,465.55 and 9,383.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,329.01, 21,465.55 and 9,383.66 is: 14,057.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,329.01 : 21,465.55 = 9,383.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,329.01/21,465.55 = 9,383.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,329.01x = 21,465.55 × 9,383.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,329.01x = 201,425,315.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,425,315.59/14,329.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,057.17

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