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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,096.57, 21,134.52 and 8,548.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,096.57, 21,134.52 and 8,548.61 is: 12,816.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,096.57 : 21,134.52 = 8,548.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,096.57/21,134.52 = 8,548.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,096.57x = 21,134.52 × 8,548.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,096.57x = 180,670,663.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,670,663.34/14,096.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,816.64

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