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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,243.68, 21,380.55 and 8,009.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,243.68, 21,380.55 and 8,009.02 is: 12,021.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,243.68 : 21,380.55 = 8,009.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,243.68/21,380.55 = 8,009.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,243.68x = 21,380.55 × 8,009.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,243.68x = 171,237,252.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,237,252.56/14,243.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,021.98

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