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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,348.87, 21,503.46 and 8,027.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,348.87, 21,503.46 and 8,027.07 is: 12,029.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,348.87 : 21,503.46 = 8,027.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,348.87/21,503.46 = 8,027.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,348.87x = 21,503.46 × 8,027.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,348.87x = 172,609,778.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,609,778.66/14,348.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,029.51

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