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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,023.66, 21,006.87 and 8,741.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,023.66, 21,006.87 and 8,741.38 is: 13,094.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,023.66 : 21,006.87 = 8,741.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,023.66/21,006.87 = 8,741.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,023.66x = 21,006.87 × 8,741.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,023.66x = 183,629,033.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,629,033.28/14,023.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,094.23

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