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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,024.54, 21,036.58 and 8,110.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,024.54, 21,036.58 and 8,110.33 is: 12,165.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,024.54 : 21,036.58 = 8,110.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,024.54/21,036.58 = 8,110.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,024.54x = 21,036.58 × 8,110.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,024.54x = 170,613,533.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,613,533.00/14,024.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,165.35

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