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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,360.83, 21,555.81 and 9,082.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,360.83, 21,555.81 and 9,082.87 is: 13,633.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,360.83 : 21,555.81 = 9,082.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,360.83/21,555.81 = 9,082.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,360.83x = 21,555.81 × 9,082.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,360.83x = 195,788,566.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,788,566.09/14,360.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,633.52

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