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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,239.08, 21,342.36 and 8,904.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,239.08, 21,342.36 and 8,904.72 is: 13,346.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,239.08 : 21,342.36 = 8,904.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,239.08/21,342.36 = 8,904.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,239.08x = 21,342.36 × 8,904.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,239.08x = 190,047,739.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,047,739.94/14,239.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,346.91

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