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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,266.36, 21,357.90 and 8,325.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,266.36, 21,357.90 and 8,325.04 is: 12,463.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,266.36 : 21,357.90 = 8,325.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,266.36/21,357.90 = 8,325.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,266.36x = 21,357.90 × 8,325.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,266.36x = 177,805,371.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,805,371.82/14,266.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,463.26

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