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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,224.32, 21,295.14 and 8,283.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,224.32, 21,295.14 and 8,283.07 is: 12,400.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,224.32 : 21,295.14 = 8,283.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,224.32/21,295.14 = 8,283.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,224.32x = 21,295.14 × 8,283.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,224.32x = 176,389,135.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,389,135.28/14,224.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,400.53

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