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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,062.11, 21,082.73 and 8,514.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,062.11, 21,082.73 and 8,514.13 is: 12,764.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,062.11 : 21,082.73 = 8,514.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,062.11/21,082.73 = 8,514.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,062.11x = 21,082.73 × 8,514.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,062.11x = 179,501,103.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,501,103.97/14,062.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,764.88

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