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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,093.96, 21,139.70 and 8,545.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,093.96, 21,139.70 and 8,545.66 is: 12,817.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,093.96 : 21,139.70 = 8,545.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,093.96/21,139.70 = 8,545.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,093.96x = 21,139.70 × 8,545.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,093.96x = 180,652,688.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,652,688.70/14,093.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,817.74

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