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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,312.96, 21,473.76 and 8,066.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,312.96, 21,473.76 and 8,066.24 is: 12,101.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,312.96 : 21,473.76 = 8,066.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,312.96/21,473.76 = 8,066.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,312.96x = 21,473.76 × 8,066.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,312.96x = 173,212,501.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,212,501.86/14,312.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,101.79

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