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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,006.33, 20,987.59 and 8,801.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,006.33, 20,987.59 and 8,801.27 is: 13,188.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,006.33 : 20,987.59 = 8,801.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,006.33/20,987.59 = 8,801.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,006.33x = 20,987.59 × 8,801.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,006.33x = 184,717,446.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,717,446.24/14,006.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,188.14

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