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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,026.94, 21,068.43 and 8,771.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,026.94, 21,068.43 and 8,771.30 is: 13,174.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,026.94 : 21,068.43 = 8,771.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,026.94/21,068.43 = 8,771.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,026.94x = 21,068.43 × 8,771.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,026.94x = 184,797,520.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,797,520.06/14,026.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,174.47

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