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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,008.08, 21,018.80 and 8,741.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,008.08, 21,018.80 and 8,741.66 is: 13,116.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,008.08 : 21,018.80 = 8,741.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,008.08/21,018.80 = 8,741.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,008.08x = 21,018.80 × 8,741.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,008.08x = 183,739,159.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,739,159.50/14,008.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,116.66

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