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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,010.40, 21,015.60 and 8,761.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,010.40, 21,015.60 and 8,761.60 is: 13,142.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,010.40 : 21,015.60 = 8,761.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,010.40/21,015.60 = 8,761.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,010.40x = 21,015.60 × 8,761.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,010.40x = 184,130,280.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,130,280.96/14,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,142.40

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