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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,240.68, 21,376.05 and 8,006.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,240.68, 21,376.05 and 8,006.02 is: 12,017.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,240.68 : 21,376.05 = 8,006.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,240.68/21,376.05 = 8,006.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,240.68x = 21,376.05 × 8,006.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,240.68x = 171,137,083.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,137,083.82/14,240.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,017.48

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