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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,008.33, 20,998.32 and 9,081.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,008.33, 20,998.32 and 9,081.10 is: 13,612.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,008.33 : 20,998.32 = 9,081.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,008.33/20,998.32 = 9,081.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,008.33x = 20,998.32 × 9,081.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,008.33x = 190,687,843.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,687,843.75/14,008.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,612.46

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