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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,007.10, 20,982.30 and 8,725.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,007.10, 20,982.30 and 8,725.90 is: 13,071.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,007.10 : 20,982.30 = 8,725.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,007.10/20,982.30 = 8,725.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,007.10x = 20,982.30 × 8,725.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,007.10x = 183,089,451.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,089,451.57/14,007.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,071.19

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