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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,305.74, 21,427.52 and 8,062.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,305.74, 21,427.52 and 8,062.46 is: 12,076.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,305.74 : 21,427.52 = 8,062.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,305.74/21,427.52 = 8,062.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,305.74x = 21,427.52 × 8,062.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,305.74x = 172,758,522.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,758,522.90/14,305.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,076.17

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