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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,260.86, 21,396.06 and 8,033.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,260.86, 21,396.06 and 8,033.07 is: 12,052.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,260.86 : 21,396.06 = 8,033.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,260.86/21,396.06 = 8,033.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,260.86x = 21,396.06 × 8,033.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,260.86x = 171,876,047.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,876,047.70/14,260.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,052.29

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