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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,168.93, 21,224.21 and 8,311.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,168.93, 21,224.21 and 8,311.41 is: 12,450.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,168.93 : 21,224.21 = 8,311.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,168.93/21,224.21 = 8,311.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,168.93x = 21,224.21 × 8,311.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,168.93x = 176,403,069.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,403,069.68/14,168.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,450.00

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