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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,241.38, 21,366.84 and 8,013.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,241.38, 21,366.84 and 8,013.54 is: 12,022.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,241.38 : 21,366.84 = 8,013.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,241.38/21,366.84 = 8,013.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,241.38x = 21,366.84 × 8,013.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,241.38x = 171,224,027.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,224,027.01/14,241.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,022.99

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