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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,097.65, 21,149.51 and 8,767.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,097.65, 21,149.51 and 8,767.44 is: 13,153.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,097.65 : 21,149.51 = 8,767.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,097.65/21,149.51 = 8,767.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,097.65x = 21,149.51 × 8,767.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,097.65x = 185,427,016.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,427,016.12/14,097.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,153.05

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