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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,223.04, 21,327.38 and 8,301.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,223.04, 21,327.38 and 8,301.96 is: 12,448.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,223.04 : 21,327.38 = 8,301.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,223.04/21,327.38 = 8,301.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,223.04x = 21,327.38 × 8,301.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,223.04x = 177,059,055.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,059,055.66/14,223.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,448.75

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