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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,249.06, 21,351.71 and 8,694.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,249.06, 21,351.71 and 8,694.08 is: 13,027.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,249.06 : 21,351.71 = 8,694.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,249.06/21,351.71 = 8,694.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,249.06x = 21,351.71 × 8,694.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,249.06x = 185,633,389.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,633,389.85/14,249.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,027.77

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