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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,103.40, 21,129.52 and 8,558.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,103.40, 21,129.52 and 8,558.16 is: 12,821.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,103.40 : 21,129.52 = 8,558.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,103.40/21,129.52 = 8,558.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,103.40x = 21,129.52 × 8,558.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,103.40x = 180,829,812.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,829,812.88/14,103.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,821.72

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