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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,195.12, 21,270.80 and 8,990.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,195.12, 21,270.80 and 8,990.06 is: 13,471.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,195.12 : 21,270.80 = 8,990.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,195.12/21,270.80 = 8,990.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,195.12x = 21,270.80 × 8,990.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,195.12x = 191,225,768.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,225,768.25/14,195.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,471.23

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