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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,256.14, 21,367.80 and 8,995.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,256.14, 21,367.80 and 8,995.05 is: 13,482.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,256.14 : 21,367.80 = 8,995.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,256.14/21,367.80 = 8,995.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,256.14x = 21,367.80 × 8,995.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,256.14x = 192,204,429.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,204,429.39/14,256.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,482.23

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