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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,167.62, 21,222.23 and 8,310.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,167.62, 21,222.23 and 8,310.11 is: 12,448.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,167.62 : 21,222.23 = 8,310.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,167.62/21,222.23 = 8,310.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,167.62x = 21,222.23 × 8,310.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,167.62x = 176,358,918.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,358,918.08/14,167.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,448.03

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