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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,062.38, 21,109.86 and 8,223.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,062.38, 21,109.86 and 8,223.18 is: 12,344.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,062.38 : 21,109.86 = 8,223.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,062.38/21,109.86 = 8,223.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,062.38x = 21,109.86 × 8,223.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,062.38x = 173,590,178.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,590,178.55/14,062.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,344.30

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