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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,061.62, 21,125.24 and 8,222.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,061.62, 21,125.24 and 8,222.33 is: 12,352.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,061.62 : 21,125.24 = 8,222.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,061.62/21,125.24 = 8,222.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,061.62x = 21,125.24 × 8,222.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,061.62x = 173,698,653.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,698,653.50/14,061.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,352.68

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