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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,051.89, 21,060.30 and 9,040.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,051.89, 21,060.30 and 9,040.93 is: 13,550.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,051.89 : 21,060.30 = 9,040.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,051.89/21,060.30 = 9,040.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,051.89x = 21,060.30 × 9,040.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,051.89x = 190,404,698.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,404,698.08/14,051.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,550.11

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