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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,237.64, 21,356.52 and 8,387.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,237.64, 21,356.52 and 8,387.28 is: 12,580.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,237.64 : 21,356.52 = 8,387.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,237.64/21,356.52 = 8,387.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,237.64x = 21,356.52 × 8,387.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,237.64x = 179,123,113.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,123,113.07/14,237.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,580.96

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