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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,181.32, 21,244.34 and 8,243.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,181.32, 21,244.34 and 8,243.62 is: 12,349.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,181.32 : 21,244.34 = 8,243.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,181.32/21,244.34 = 8,243.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,181.32x = 21,244.34 × 8,243.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,181.32x = 175,130,171.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,130,171.78/14,181.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,349.35

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