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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,024.96, 21,037.27 and 8,110.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,024.96, 21,037.27 and 8,110.74 is: 12,166.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,024.96 : 21,037.27 = 8,110.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,024.96/21,037.27 = 8,110.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,024.96x = 21,037.27 × 8,110.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,024.96x = 170,627,827.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,627,827.28/14,024.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,166.01

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