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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,369.41, 21,526.09 and 8,110.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,369.41, 21,526.09 and 8,110.49 is: 12,149.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,369.41 : 21,526.09 = 8,110.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,369.41/21,526.09 = 8,110.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,369.41x = 21,526.09 × 8,110.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,369.41x = 174,587,030.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,587,030.05/14,369.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,149.91

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