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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,326.25, 21,501.67 and 8,092.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,326.25, 21,501.67 and 8,092.38 is: 12,145.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,326.25 : 21,501.67 = 8,092.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,326.25/21,501.67 = 8,092.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,326.25x = 21,501.67 × 8,092.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,326.25x = 173,999,664.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,999,664.04/14,326.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,145.52

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