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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,076.54, 21,148.38 and 8,237.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,076.54, 21,148.38 and 8,237.22 is: 12,375.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,076.54 : 21,148.38 = 8,237.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,076.54/21,148.38 = 8,237.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,076.54x = 21,148.38 × 8,237.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,076.54x = 174,203,858.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,203,858.70/14,076.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,375.47

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