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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,196.06, 21,294.09 and 8,991

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,196.06, 21,294.09 and 8,991 is: 13,486.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,196.06 : 21,294.09 = 8,991 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,196.06/21,294.09 = 8,991/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,196.06x = 21,294.09 × 8,991
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,196.06x = 191,455,163.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,455,163.19/14,196.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,486.50

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