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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,311.34, 21,439.33 and 8,052.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,311.34, 21,439.33 and 8,052.33 is: 12,062.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,311.34 : 21,439.33 = 8,052.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,311.34/21,439.33 = 8,052.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,311.34x = 21,439.33 × 8,052.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,311.34x = 172,636,519.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,636,519.88/14,311.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,062.92

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