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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,028.94, 21,071.44 and 8,773.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,028.94, 21,071.44 and 8,773.30 is: 13,177.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,028.94 : 21,071.44 = 8,773.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,028.94/21,071.44 = 8,773.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,028.94x = 21,071.44 × 8,773.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,028.94x = 184,866,064.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,866,064.55/14,028.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,177.48

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