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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,167.80, 21,251.70 and 14,081.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,167.80, 21,251.70 and 14,081.40 is: 21,122.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,167.80 : 21,251.70 = 14,081.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,167.80/21,251.70 = 14,081.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,167.80x = 21,251.70 × 14,081.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,167.80x = 299,253,688.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,253,688.38/14,167.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,122.10

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