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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,006.10, 21,009.15 and 9,081.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,006.10, 21,009.15 and 9,081.30 is: 13,621.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,006.10 : 21,009.15 = 9,081.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,006.10/21,009.15 = 9,081.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,006.10x = 21,009.15 × 9,081.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,006.10x = 190,790,393.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,790,393.90/14,006.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,621.95

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