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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,031.53, 21,021.77 and 8,170.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,031.53, 21,021.77 and 8,170.37 is: 12,240.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,031.53 : 21,021.77 = 8,170.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,031.53/21,021.77 = 8,170.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,031.53x = 21,021.77 × 8,170.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,031.53x = 171,755,492.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,755,492.99/14,031.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,240.69

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