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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,095.73, 21,148.50 and 8,824.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,095.73, 21,148.50 and 8,824.70 is: 13,240.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,095.73 : 21,148.50 = 8,824.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,095.73/21,148.50 = 8,824.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,095.73x = 21,148.50 × 8,824.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,095.73x = 186,629,167.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,629,167.95/14,095.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,240.12

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