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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,333.96, 21,472.97 and 9,388.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,333.96, 21,472.97 and 9,388.59 is: 14,064.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,333.96 : 21,472.97 = 9,388.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,333.96/21,472.97 = 9,388.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,333.96x = 21,472.97 × 9,388.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,333.96x = 201,600,864.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,600,864.47/14,333.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,064.57

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