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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,362.66, 21,542.84 and 9,082.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,362.66, 21,542.84 and 9,082.27 is: 13,622.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,362.66 : 21,542.84 = 9,082.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,362.66/21,542.84 = 9,082.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,362.66x = 21,542.84 × 9,082.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,362.66x = 195,657,889.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,657,889.45/14,362.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,622.68

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