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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,327.38, 21,463.26 and 8,068.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,327.38, 21,463.26 and 8,068.30 is: 12,086.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,327.38 : 21,463.26 = 8,068.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,327.38/21,463.26 = 8,068.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,327.38x = 21,463.26 × 8,068.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,327.38x = 173,172,020.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,172,020.66/14,327.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,086.79

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