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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,310.72, 21,471.96 and 8,063.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,310.72, 21,471.96 and 8,063.04 is: 12,097.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,310.72 : 21,471.96 = 8,063.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,310.72/21,471.96 = 8,063.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,310.72x = 21,471.96 × 8,063.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,310.72x = 173,129,272.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,129,272.36/14,310.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,097.87

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