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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,027.08, 21,026.40 and 9,099.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,027.08, 21,026.40 and 9,099.86 is: 13,640.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,027.08 : 21,026.40 = 9,099.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,027.08/21,026.40 = 9,099.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,027.08x = 21,026.40 × 9,099.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,027.08x = 191,337,296.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,337,296.30/14,027.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,640.56

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