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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,078.59, 21,075.81 and 8,515.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,078.59, 21,075.81 and 8,515.11 is: 12,747.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,078.59 : 21,075.81 = 8,515.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,078.59/21,075.81 = 8,515.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,078.59x = 21,075.81 × 8,515.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,078.59x = 179,462,840.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,462,840.49/14,078.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,747.22

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