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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,266.94, 21,373.17 and 8,007.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,266.94, 21,373.17 and 8,007.97 is: 11,996.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,266.94 : 21,373.17 = 8,007.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,266.94/21,373.17 = 8,007.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,266.94x = 21,373.17 × 8,007.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,266.94x = 171,155,705.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,155,705.82/14,266.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,996.66

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