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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,091.17, 21,113.66 and 8,546.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,091.17, 21,113.66 and 8,546.31 is: 12,805.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,091.17 : 21,113.66 = 8,546.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,091.17/21,113.66 = 8,546.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,091.17x = 21,113.66 × 8,546.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,091.17x = 180,443,904.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,443,904.96/14,091.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,805.46

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