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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,060.24, 21,097.11 and 8,217.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,060.24, 21,097.11 and 8,217.31 is: 12,329.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,060.24 : 21,097.11 = 8,217.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,060.24/21,097.11 = 8,217.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,060.24x = 21,097.11 × 8,217.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,060.24x = 173,361,492.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,361,492.97/14,060.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,329.91

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