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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,027.92, 21,041.86 and 8,180.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,027.92, 21,041.86 and 8,180.43 is: 12,270.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,027.92 : 21,041.86 = 8,180.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,027.92/21,041.86 = 8,180.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,027.92x = 21,041.86 × 8,180.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,027.92x = 172,131,462.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,131,462.80/14,027.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,270.63

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