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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,027.47, 21,041.01 and 8,113.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,027.47, 21,041.01 and 8,113.25 is: 12,169.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,027.47 : 21,041.01 = 8,113.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,027.47/21,041.01 = 8,113.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,027.47x = 21,041.01 × 8,113.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,027.47x = 170,710,974.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,710,974.38/14,027.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,169.76

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