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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,573.09, 21,845.77 and 9,293.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,573.09, 21,845.77 and 9,293.28 is: 13,931.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,573.09 : 21,845.77 = 9,293.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,573.09/21,845.77 = 9,293.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,573.09x = 21,845.77 × 9,293.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,573.09x = 203,018,752.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,018,752.27/14,573.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,931.07

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