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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,281.72, 21,405.87 and 8,737.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,281.72, 21,405.87 and 8,737.67 is: 13,096.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,281.72 : 21,405.87 = 8,737.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,281.72/21,405.87 = 8,737.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,281.72x = 21,405.87 × 8,737.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,281.72x = 187,037,481.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,037,481.64/14,281.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,096.29

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