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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,258.73, 21,367.22 and 8,030.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,258.73, 21,367.22 and 8,030.88 is: 12,034.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,258.73 : 21,367.22 = 8,030.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,258.73/21,367.22 = 8,030.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,258.73x = 21,367.22 × 8,030.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,258.73x = 171,597,539.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,597,539.60/14,258.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,034.56

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