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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,096.32, 21,121.60 and 8,238.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,096.32, 21,121.60 and 8,238.40 is: 12,344.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,096.32 : 21,121.60 = 8,238.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,096.32/21,121.60 = 8,238.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,096.32x = 21,121.60 × 8,238.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,096.32x = 174,008,189.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,008,189.44/14,096.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,344.23

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