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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,266.80, 21,386.16 and 8,029.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,266.80, 21,386.16 and 8,029.68 is: 12,036.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,266.80 : 21,386.16 = 8,029.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,266.80/21,386.16 = 8,029.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,266.80x = 21,386.16 × 8,029.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,266.80x = 171,724,021.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,724,021.23/14,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,036.62

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