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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,125.17, 21,192.33 and 8,508.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,125.17, 21,192.33 and 8,508.93 is: 12,766.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,125.17 : 21,192.33 = 8,508.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,125.17/21,192.33 = 8,508.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,125.17x = 21,192.33 × 8,508.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,125.17x = 180,324,052.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,324,052.51/14,125.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,766.15

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