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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,007.12, 21,009.40 and 8,160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,007.12, 21,009.40 and 8,160.08 is: 12,239.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,007.12 : 21,009.40 = 8,160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,007.12/21,009.40 = 8,160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,007.12x = 21,009.40 × 8,160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,007.12x = 171,438,384.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,438,384.75/14,007.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,239.37

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