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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,034.66, 21,040.82 and 8,104.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,034.66, 21,040.82 and 8,104.81 is: 12,150.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,034.66 : 21,040.82 = 8,104.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,034.66/21,040.82 = 8,104.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,034.66x = 21,040.82 × 8,104.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,034.66x = 170,531,807.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,531,807.82/14,034.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,150.77

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