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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,213.64, 21,313.98 and 8,371.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,213.64, 21,313.98 and 8,371.92 is: 12,554.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,213.64 : 21,313.98 = 8,371.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,213.64/21,313.98 = 8,371.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,213.64x = 21,313.98 × 8,371.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,213.64x = 178,438,935.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,438,935.44/14,213.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,554.06

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