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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,241.87, 21,367.58 and 8,014.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,241.87, 21,367.58 and 8,014.05 is: 12,023.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,241.87 : 21,367.58 = 8,014.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,241.87/21,367.58 = 8,014.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,241.87x = 21,367.58 × 8,014.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,241.87x = 171,240,814.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,240,814.43/14,241.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,023.76

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