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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,330.70, 21,465.73 and 9,062.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,330.70, 21,465.73 and 9,062.99 is: 13,575.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,330.70 : 21,465.73 = 9,062.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,330.70/21,465.73 = 9,062.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,330.70x = 21,465.73 × 9,062.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,330.70x = 194,543,566.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,543,566.35/14,330.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,575.30

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