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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,471.40, 21,707.10 and 8,906.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,471.40, 21,707.10 and 8,906.70 is: 13,360.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,471.40 : 21,707.10 = 8,906.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,471.40/21,707.10 = 8,906.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,471.40x = 21,707.10 × 8,906.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,471.40x = 193,338,627.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,338,627.57/14,471.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,360.05

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