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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,034.28, 21,017.10 and 9,089.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,034.28, 21,017.10 and 9,089.08 is: 13,611.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,034.28 : 21,017.10 = 9,089.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,034.28/21,017.10 = 9,089.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,034.28x = 21,017.10 × 9,089.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,034.28x = 191,026,103.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,026,103.27/14,034.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,611.39

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