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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,465.52, 21,683.49 and 8,212.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,465.52, 21,683.49 and 8,212.32 is: 12,310.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,465.52 : 21,683.49 = 8,212.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,465.52/21,683.49 = 8,212.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,465.52x = 21,683.49 × 8,212.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,465.52x = 178,071,758.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,071,758.60/14,465.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,310.08

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