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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,010.05, 21,016.51 and 8,093.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,010.05, 21,016.51 and 8,093.59 is: 12,141.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,010.05 : 21,016.51 = 8,093.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,010.05/21,016.51 = 8,093.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,010.05x = 21,016.51 × 8,093.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,010.05x = 170,098,942.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,098,942.40/14,010.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,141.21

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