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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,263.68, 21,376.08 and 8,718.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,263.68, 21,376.08 and 8,718.96 is: 13,066.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,263.68 : 21,376.08 = 8,718.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,263.68/21,376.08 = 8,718.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,263.68x = 21,376.08 × 8,718.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,263.68x = 186,377,186.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,377,186.48/14,263.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,066.56

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