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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,423.33, 21,606.95 and 9,477.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,423.33, 21,606.95 and 9,477.95 is: 14,198.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,423.33 : 21,606.95 = 9,477.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,423.33/21,606.95 = 9,477.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,423.33x = 21,606.95 × 9,477.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,423.33x = 204,789,507.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,789,507.41/14,423.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,198.49

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