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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,060.03, 21,079.54 and 8,512.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,060.03, 21,079.54 and 8,512.04 is: 12,761.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,060.03 : 21,079.54 = 8,512.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,060.03/21,079.54 = 8,512.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,060.03x = 21,079.54 × 8,512.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,060.03x = 179,429,739.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,429,739.70/14,060.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,761.69

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