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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,321.76, 21,482.59 and 8,078.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,321.76, 21,482.59 and 8,078.94 is: 12,118.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,321.76 : 21,482.59 = 8,078.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,321.76/21,482.59 = 8,078.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,321.76x = 21,482.59 × 8,078.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,321.76x = 173,556,573.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,556,573.33/14,321.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,118.38

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