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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,238.37, 21,362.34 and 8,010.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,238.37, 21,362.34 and 8,010.55 is: 12,018.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,238.37 : 21,362.34 = 8,010.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,238.37/21,362.34 = 8,010.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,238.37x = 21,362.34 × 8,010.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,238.37x = 171,124,092.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,124,092.69/14,238.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,018.52

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