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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,096.47, 21,138.08 and 8,175.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,096.47, 21,138.08 and 8,175.04 is: 12,258.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,096.47 : 21,138.08 = 8,175.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,096.47/21,138.08 = 8,175.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,096.47x = 21,138.08 × 8,175.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,096.47x = 172,804,602.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,804,602.38/14,096.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,258.72

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