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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,187.35, 21,273.90 and 8,266.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,187.35, 21,273.90 and 8,266.19 is: 12,395.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,187.35 : 21,273.90 = 8,266.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,187.35/21,273.90 = 8,266.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,187.35x = 21,273.90 × 8,266.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,187.35x = 175,854,099.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,854,099.44/14,187.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,395.13

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