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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,175.33, 21,256.02 and 8,254.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,175.33, 21,256.02 and 8,254.23 is: 12,377.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,175.33 : 21,256.02 = 8,254.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,175.33/21,256.02 = 8,254.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,175.33x = 21,256.02 × 8,254.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,175.33x = 175,452,077.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,452,077.96/14,175.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,377.28

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