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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,009.32, 21,010.94 and 8,996.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,009.32, 21,010.94 and 8,996.64 is: 13,493.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,009.32 : 21,010.94 = 8,996.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,009.32/21,010.94 = 8,996.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,009.32x = 21,010.94 × 8,996.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,009.32x = 189,027,863.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,027,863.24/14,009.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,493.01

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