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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,209.51, 21,288.72 and 8,362.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,209.51, 21,288.72 and 8,362.93 is: 12,529.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,209.51 : 21,288.72 = 8,362.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,209.51/21,288.72 = 8,362.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,209.51x = 21,288.72 × 8,362.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,209.51x = 178,035,968.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,035,968.71/14,209.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,529.36

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