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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,194.30, 21,262.65 and 8,031.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,194.30, 21,262.65 and 8,031.10 is: 12,030.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,194.30 : 21,262.65 = 8,031.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,194.30/21,262.65 = 8,031.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,194.30x = 21,262.65 × 8,031.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,194.30x = 170,762,468.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,762,468.42/14,194.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,030.36

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