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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,028.12, 21,071.88 and 8,837.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,028.12, 21,071.88 and 8,837.64 is: 13,275.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,028.12 : 21,071.88 = 8,837.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,028.12/21,071.88 = 8,837.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,028.12x = 21,071.88 × 8,837.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,028.12x = 186,225,689.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,225,689.56/14,028.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,275.17

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