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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,033.91, 21,039.68 and 8,104.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,033.91, 21,039.68 and 8,104.06 is: 12,149.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,033.91 : 21,039.68 = 8,104.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,033.91/21,039.68 = 8,104.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,033.91x = 21,039.68 × 8,104.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,033.91x = 170,506,829.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,506,829.10/14,033.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,149.63

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