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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,265.13, 21,377.24 and 8,011.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,265.13, 21,377.24 and 8,011.98 is: 12,006.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,265.13 : 21,377.24 = 8,011.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,265.13/21,377.24 = 8,011.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,265.13x = 21,377.24 × 8,011.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,265.13x = 171,274,043.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,274,043.13/14,265.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,006.48

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