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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,068.05, 21,091.62 and 8,520.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,068.05, 21,091.62 and 8,520.09 is: 12,773.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,068.05 : 21,091.62 = 8,520.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,068.05/21,091.62 = 8,520.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,068.05x = 21,091.62 × 8,520.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,068.05x = 179,702,500.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,702,500.65/14,068.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,773.80

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