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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,023.30, 21,020.55 and 8,176.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,023.30, 21,020.55 and 8,176.90 is: 12,256.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,023.30 : 21,020.55 = 8,176.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,023.30/21,020.55 = 8,176.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,023.30x = 21,020.55 × 8,176.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,023.30x = 171,882,935.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,882,935.30/14,023.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,256.95

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