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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,101.20, 21,151.80 and 8,487.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,101.20, 21,151.80 and 8,487.90 is: 12,731.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,101.20 : 21,151.80 = 8,487.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,101.20/21,151.80 = 8,487.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,101.20x = 21,151.80 × 8,487.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,101.20x = 179,534,363.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,534,363.22/14,101.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,731.85

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