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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,058.24, 21,094.11 and 8,215.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,058.24, 21,094.11 and 8,215.31 is: 12,326.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,058.24 : 21,094.11 = 8,215.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,058.24/21,094.11 = 8,215.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,058.24x = 21,094.11 × 8,215.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,058.24x = 173,294,547.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,294,547.35/14,058.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,326.90

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