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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,052.89, 21,061.80 and 9,041.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,052.89, 21,061.80 and 9,041.93 is: 13,551.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,052.89 : 21,061.80 = 9,041.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,052.89/21,061.80 = 9,041.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,052.89x = 21,061.80 × 9,041.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,052.89x = 190,439,321.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,439,321.27/14,052.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,551.61

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