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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,246.67, 21,363.30 and 8,325.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,246.67, 21,363.30 and 8,325.27 is: 12,483.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,246.67 : 21,363.30 = 8,325.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,246.67/21,363.30 = 8,325.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,246.67x = 21,363.30 × 8,325.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,246.67x = 177,855,240.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,855,240.59/14,246.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,483.98

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