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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,521.08, 21,776.90 and 8,966.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,521.08, 21,776.90 and 8,966.10 is: 13,446.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,521.08 : 21,776.90 = 8,966.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,521.08/21,776.90 = 8,966.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,521.08x = 21,776.90 × 8,966.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,521.08x = 195,253,863.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,253,863.09/14,521.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,446.24

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