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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,337.40, 21,511.54 and 8,104.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,337.40, 21,511.54 and 8,104.44 is: 12,159.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,337.40 : 21,511.54 = 8,104.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,337.40/21,511.54 = 8,104.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,337.40x = 21,511.54 × 8,104.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,337.40x = 174,338,985.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,338,985.24/14,337.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,159.74

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