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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,354.01, 21,514.61 and 8,811.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,354.01, 21,514.61 and 8,811.33 is: 13,206.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,354.01 : 21,514.61 = 8,811.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,354.01/21,514.61 = 8,811.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,354.01x = 21,514.61 × 8,811.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,354.01x = 189,572,390.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,572,390.90/14,354.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,206.93

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