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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,112.60, 21,168.90 and 8,941.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,112.60, 21,168.90 and 8,941.40 is: 13,412.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,112.60 : 21,168.90 = 8,941.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,112.60/21,168.90 = 8,941.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,112.60x = 21,168.90 × 8,941.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,112.60x = 189,279,602.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,279,602.46/14,112.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,412.10

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