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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,145.57, 21,196.22 and 8,940.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,145.57, 21,196.22 and 8,940.51 is: 13,396.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,145.57 : 21,196.22 = 8,940.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,145.57/21,196.22 = 8,940.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,145.57x = 21,196.22 × 8,940.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,145.57x = 189,504,972.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,504,972.17/14,145.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,396.77

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