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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,040.83, 21,050.72 and 8,493.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,040.83, 21,050.72 and 8,493.04 is: 12,733.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,040.83 : 21,050.72 = 8,493.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,040.83/21,050.72 = 8,493.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,040.83x = 21,050.72 × 8,493.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,040.83x = 178,784,606.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,784,606.99/14,040.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,733.19

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