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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,230.11, 21,317.44 and 8,669.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,230.11, 21,317.44 and 8,669.66 is: 12,987.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,230.11 : 21,317.44 = 8,669.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,230.11/21,317.44 = 8,669.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,230.11x = 21,317.44 × 8,669.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,230.11x = 184,814,956.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,814,956.87/14,230.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,987.60

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