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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,014.08, 21,006.95 and 9,086.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,014.08, 21,006.95 and 9,086.85 is: 13,621.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,014.08 : 21,006.95 = 9,086.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,014.08/21,006.95 = 9,086.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,014.08x = 21,006.95 × 9,086.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,014.08x = 190,886,958.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,886,958.17/14,014.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,621.08

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