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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,091.30, 21,122.55 and 8,244.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,091.30, 21,122.55 and 8,244.90 is: 12,358.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,091.30 : 21,122.55 = 8,244.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,091.30/21,122.55 = 8,244.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,091.30x = 21,122.55 × 8,244.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,091.30x = 174,153,312.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,153,312.50/14,091.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,358.92

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