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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,010.58, 21,001.69 and 9,083.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,010.58, 21,001.69 and 9,083.35 is: 13,615.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,010.58 : 21,001.69 = 9,083.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,010.58/21,001.69 = 9,083.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,010.58x = 21,001.69 × 9,083.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,010.58x = 190,765,700.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,765,700.86/14,010.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,615.83

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