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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,004.72, 21,007.08 and 8,090.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,004.72, 21,007.08 and 8,090.61 is: 12,135.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,004.72 : 21,007.08 = 8,090.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,004.72/21,007.08 = 8,090.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,004.72x = 21,007.08 × 8,090.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,004.72x = 169,960,091.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,960,091.52/14,004.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,135.92

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