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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,195.38, 21,271.17 and 8,990.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,195.38, 21,271.17 and 8,990.32 is: 13,471.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,195.38 : 21,271.17 = 8,990.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,195.38/21,271.17 = 8,990.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,195.38x = 21,271.17 × 8,990.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,195.38x = 191,234,625.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,234,625.07/14,195.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,471.61

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