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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,497.83, 21,783.20 and 9,235.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,497.83, 21,783.20 and 9,235.21 is: 13,876.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,497.83 : 21,783.20 = 9,235.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,497.83/21,783.20 = 9,235.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,497.83x = 21,783.20 × 9,235.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,497.83x = 201,172,325.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,172,325.84/14,497.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,876.03

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