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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,176.24, 21,241.32 and 8,338.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,176.24, 21,241.32 and 8,338.16 is: 12,493.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,176.24 : 21,241.32 = 8,338.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,176.24/21,241.32 = 8,338.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,176.24x = 21,241.32 × 8,338.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,176.24x = 177,113,524.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,113,524.77/14,176.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,493.69

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