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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,369.04, 21,531.96 and 8,122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,369.04, 21,531.96 and 8,122.32 is: 12,171.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,369.04 : 21,531.96 = 8,122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,369.04/21,531.96 = 8,122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,369.04x = 21,531.96 × 8,122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,369.04x = 174,889,469.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,889,469.35/14,369.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,171.27

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