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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,006.32, 21,006.44 and 8,993.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,006.32, 21,006.44 and 8,993.64 is: 13,488.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,006.32 : 21,006.44 = 8,993.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,006.32/21,006.44 = 8,993.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,006.32x = 21,006.44 × 8,993.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,006.32x = 188,924,359.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,924,359.04/14,006.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,488.51

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