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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,062.60, 21,093.90 and 8,813.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,062.60, 21,093.90 and 8,813.80 is: 13,220.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,062.60 : 21,093.90 = 8,813.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,062.60/21,093.90 = 8,813.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,062.60x = 21,093.90 × 8,813.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,062.60x = 185,917,415.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,917,415.82/14,062.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,220.70

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