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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,246.03, 21,352.98 and 8,687.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,246.03, 21,352.98 and 8,687.17 is: 13,020.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,246.03 : 21,352.98 = 8,687.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,246.03/21,352.98 = 8,687.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,246.03x = 21,352.98 × 8,687.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,246.03x = 185,497,049.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,497,049.94/14,246.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,020.97

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