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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,137.72, 21,211.43 and 8,866.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,137.72, 21,211.43 and 8,866.36 is: 13,302.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,137.72 : 21,211.43 = 8,866.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,137.72/21,211.43 = 8,866.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,137.72x = 21,211.43 × 8,866.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,137.72x = 188,068,156.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,068,156.68/14,137.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,302.58

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