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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,265.60, 21,404.40 and 8,018.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,265.60, 21,404.40 and 8,018.04 is: 12,030.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,265.60 : 21,404.40 = 8,018.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,265.60/21,404.40 = 8,018.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,265.60x = 21,404.40 × 8,018.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,265.60x = 171,621,335.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,621,335.38/14,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,030.43

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