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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,079.78, 21,116.70 and 9,067.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,079.78, 21,116.70 and 9,067.14 is: 13,598.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,079.78 : 21,116.70 = 9,067.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,079.78/21,116.70 = 9,067.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,079.78x = 21,116.70 × 9,067.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,079.78x = 191,468,075.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,468,075.24/14,079.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,598.80

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