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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.88, 21,359.80 and 8,015.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.88, 21,359.80 and 8,015.92 is: 12,012.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.88 : 21,359.80 = 8,015.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.88/21,359.80 = 8,015.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.88x = 21,359.80 × 8,015.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.88x = 171,218,448.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,218,448.02/14,252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,012.90

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