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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.54, 14,027.58 and 9,283.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.54, 14,027.58 and 9,283.41 is: 13,818.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.54 : 14,027.58 = 9,283.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.54/14,027.58 = 9,283.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.54x = 14,027.58 × 9,283.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.54x = 130,223,776.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,223,776.45/9,423.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,818.99

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