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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,333.22, 21,505.28 and 8,100.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,333.22, 21,505.28 and 8,100.27 is: 12,153.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,333.22 : 21,505.28 = 8,100.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,333.22/21,505.28 = 8,100.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,333.22x = 21,505.28 × 8,100.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,333.22x = 174,198,533.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,198,533.92/14,333.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,153.48

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