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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,244.39, 21,324.96 and 8,303.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,244.39, 21,324.96 and 8,303.13 is: 12,430.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,244.39 : 21,324.96 = 8,303.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,244.39/21,324.96 = 8,303.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,244.39x = 21,324.96 × 8,303.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,244.39x = 177,063,915.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,063,915.12/14,244.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,430.43

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