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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,193.12, 21,267.80 and 8,988.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,193.12, 21,267.80 and 8,988.06 is: 13,468.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,193.12 : 21,267.80 = 8,988.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,193.12/21,267.80 = 8,988.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,193.12x = 21,267.80 × 8,988.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,193.12x = 191,156,262.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,156,262.47/14,193.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,468.23

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