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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,230.18, 21,360.30 and 7,995.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,230.18, 21,360.30 and 7,995.52 is: 12,001.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,230.18 : 21,360.30 = 7,995.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,230.18/21,360.30 = 7,995.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,230.18x = 21,360.30 × 7,995.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,230.18x = 170,786,705.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,786,705.86/14,230.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,001.72

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