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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,412, 21,624.48 and 8,256

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,412, 21,624.48 and 8,256 is: 12,387.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,412 : 21,624.48 = 8,256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,412/21,624.48 = 8,256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,412x = 21,624.48 × 8,256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,412x = 178,531,706.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,531,706.88/14,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,387.71

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