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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,095.44, 21,108.60 and 8,885.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,095.44, 21,108.60 and 8,885.52 is: 13,306.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,095.44 : 21,108.60 = 8,885.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,095.44/21,108.60 = 8,885.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,095.44x = 21,108.60 × 8,885.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,095.44x = 187,560,887.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,560,887.47/14,095.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,306.49

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