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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,202.06, 21,303.12 and 8,997

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,202.06, 21,303.12 and 8,997 is: 13,495.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,202.06 : 21,303.12 = 8,997 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,202.06/21,303.12 = 8,997/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,202.06x = 21,303.12 × 8,997
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,202.06x = 191,664,170.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,664,170.64/14,202.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,495.52

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