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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,278.56, 21,425.04 and 8,045.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,278.56, 21,425.04 and 8,045.52 is: 12,072.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,278.56 : 21,425.04 = 8,045.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,278.56/21,425.04 = 8,045.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,278.56x = 21,425.04 × 8,045.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,278.56x = 172,375,587.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,375,587.82/14,278.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,072.34

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