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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,034.98, 21,050.76 and 8,770.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,034.98, 21,050.76 and 8,770.46 is: 13,154.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,034.98 : 21,050.76 = 8,770.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,034.98/21,050.76 = 8,770.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,034.98x = 21,050.76 × 8,770.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,034.98x = 184,624,848.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,624,848.55/14,034.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,154.62

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