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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,041.24, 21,060.14 and 8,776.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,041.24, 21,060.14 and 8,776.71 is: 13,163.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,041.24 : 21,060.14 = 8,776.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,041.24/21,060.14 = 8,776.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,041.24x = 21,060.14 × 8,776.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,041.24x = 184,838,697.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,838,697.46/14,041.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,163.99

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