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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,012.09, 20,996.24 and 8,807.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,012.09, 20,996.24 and 8,807.03 is: 13,196.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,012.09 : 20,996.24 = 8,807.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,012.09/20,996.24 = 8,807.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,012.09x = 20,996.24 × 8,807.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,012.09x = 184,914,470.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,914,470.06/14,012.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,196.78

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