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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,094.73, 21,147 and 8,823.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,094.73, 21,147 and 8,823.70 is: 13,238.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,094.73 : 21,147 = 8,823.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,094.73/21,147 = 8,823.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,094.73x = 21,147 × 8,823.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,094.73x = 186,594,783.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,594,783.90/14,094.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,238.62

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