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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,051.63, 21,067.19 and 8,120.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,051.63, 21,067.19 and 8,120.15 is: 12,174.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,051.63 : 21,067.19 = 8,120.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,051.63/21,067.19 = 8,120.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,051.63x = 21,067.19 × 8,120.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,051.63x = 171,068,706.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,068,706.39/14,051.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,174.30

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