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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,027.94, 21,069.93 and 8,772.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,027.94, 21,069.93 and 8,772.30 is: 13,175.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,027.94 : 21,069.93 = 8,772.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,027.94/21,069.93 = 8,772.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,027.94x = 21,069.93 × 8,772.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,027.94x = 184,831,746.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,831,746.94/14,027.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,175.97

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