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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,091.72, 21,104.02 and 8,156.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,091.72, 21,104.02 and 8,156.10 is: 12,214.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,091.72 : 21,104.02 = 8,156.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,091.72/21,104.02 = 8,156.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,091.72x = 21,104.02 × 8,156.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,091.72x = 172,126,550.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,126,550.28/14,091.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,214.73

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