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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,201.71, 21,286.39 and 8,642.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,201.71, 21,286.39 and 8,642.81 is: 12,954.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,201.71 : 21,286.39 = 8,642.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,201.71/21,286.39 = 8,642.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,201.71x = 21,286.39 × 8,642.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,201.71x = 183,974,224.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,974,224.36/14,201.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,954.37

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