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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,062.23, 21,097.76 and 8,446.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,062.23, 21,097.76 and 8,446.34 is: 12,672.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,062.23 : 21,097.76 = 8,446.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,062.23/21,097.76 = 8,446.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,062.23x = 21,097.76 × 8,446.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,062.23x = 178,198,864.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,198,864.71/14,062.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,672.16

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