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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,203.06, 21,304.62 and 8,998

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,203.06, 21,304.62 and 8,998 is: 13,497.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,203.06 : 21,304.62 = 8,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,203.06/21,304.62 = 8,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,203.06x = 21,304.62 × 8,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,203.06x = 191,698,970.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,698,970.76/14,203.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,497.02

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