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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,002.80, 21,004.20 and 8,097.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,002.80, 21,004.20 and 8,097.90 is: 12,146.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,002.80 : 21,004.20 = 8,097.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,002.80/21,004.20 = 8,097.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,002.80x = 21,004.20 × 8,097.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,002.80x = 170,089,911.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,089,911.18/14,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,146.85

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