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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,039.83, 21,049.22 and 8,492.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,039.83, 21,049.22 and 8,492.04 is: 12,731.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,039.83 : 21,049.22 = 8,492.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,039.83/21,049.22 = 8,492.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,039.83x = 21,049.22 × 8,492.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,039.83x = 178,750,791.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,750,791.67/14,039.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,731.69

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