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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,027.08, 21,041.74 and 8,184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,027.08, 21,041.74 and 8,184.28 is: 12,277.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,027.08 : 21,041.74 = 8,184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,027.08/21,041.74 = 8,184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,027.08x = 21,041.74 × 8,184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,027.08x = 172,211,491.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,211,491.85/14,027.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,277.07

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