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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,035.58, 21,042.84 and 8,487.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,035.58, 21,042.84 and 8,487.79 is: 12,725.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,035.58 : 21,042.84 = 8,487.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,035.58/21,042.84 = 8,487.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,035.58x = 21,042.84 × 8,487.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,035.58x = 178,607,228.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,607,228.14/14,035.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,725.32

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