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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,224.54, 21,329.63 and 8,303.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,224.54, 21,329.63 and 8,303.46 is: 12,451.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,224.54 : 21,329.63 = 8,303.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,224.54/21,329.63 = 8,303.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,224.54x = 21,329.63 × 8,303.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,224.54x = 177,109,729.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,109,729.52/14,224.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,451.00

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