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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,105.48, 21,124.58 and 8,169.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,105.48, 21,124.58 and 8,169.82 is: 12,235.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,105.48 : 21,124.58 = 8,169.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,105.48/21,124.58 = 8,169.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,105.48x = 21,124.58 × 8,169.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,105.48x = 172,584,041.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,584,041.34/14,105.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,235.25

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