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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,009.40, 21,014.10 and 8,760.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,009.40, 21,014.10 and 8,760.60 is: 13,140.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,009.40 : 21,014.10 = 8,760.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,009.40/21,014.10 = 8,760.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,009.40x = 21,014.10 × 8,760.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,009.40x = 184,096,124.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,096,124.46/14,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,140.90

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