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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,062.22, 21,082.92 and 8,514.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,062.22, 21,082.92 and 8,514.26 is: 12,765.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,062.22 : 21,082.92 = 8,514.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,062.22/21,082.92 = 8,514.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,062.22x = 21,082.92 × 8,514.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,062.22x = 179,505,404.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,505,404.16/14,062.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,765.08

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