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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,063.60, 21,084.89 and 8,515.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,063.60, 21,084.89 and 8,515.59 is: 12,767.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,063.60 : 21,084.89 = 8,515.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,063.60/21,084.89 = 8,515.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,063.60x = 21,084.89 × 8,515.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,063.60x = 179,550,235.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,550,235.86/14,063.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,767.02

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