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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,050.38, 21,091.86 and 8,211.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,050.38, 21,091.86 and 8,211.18 is: 12,326.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,050.38 : 21,091.86 = 8,211.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,050.38/21,091.86 = 8,211.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,050.38x = 21,091.86 × 8,211.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,050.38x = 173,189,058.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,189,058.99/14,050.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,326.29

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