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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,026.10, 21,010.80 and 8,744.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,026.10, 21,010.80 and 8,744.90 is: 13,099.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,026.10 : 21,010.80 = 8,744.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,026.10/21,010.80 = 8,744.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,026.10x = 21,010.80 × 8,744.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,026.10x = 183,737,344.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,737,344.92/14,026.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,099.67

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