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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,999.60, 21,015.60 and 8,459.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,999.60, 21,015.60 and 8,459.20 is: 12,698.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,999.60 : 21,015.60 = 8,459.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,999.60/21,015.60 = 8,459.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,999.60x = 21,015.60 × 8,459.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,999.60x = 177,775,163.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,775,163.52/13,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,698.59

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