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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,052.63, 21,068.69 and 8,121.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,052.63, 21,068.69 and 8,121.15 is: 12,175.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,052.63 : 21,068.69 = 8,121.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,052.63/21,068.69 = 8,121.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,052.63x = 21,068.69 × 8,121.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,052.63x = 171,101,991.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,101,991.79/14,052.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,175.80

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