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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,336.07, 21,504.11 and 8,101.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,336.07, 21,504.11 and 8,101.91 is: 12,152.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,336.07 : 21,504.11 = 8,101.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,336.07/21,504.11 = 8,101.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,336.07x = 21,504.11 × 8,101.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,336.07x = 174,224,363.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,224,363.85/14,336.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,152.87

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