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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,109.08, 21,168.02 and 8,492.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,109.08, 21,168.02 and 8,492.90 is: 12,742.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,109.08 : 21,168.02 = 8,492.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,109.08/21,168.02 = 8,492.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,109.08x = 21,168.02 × 8,492.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,109.08x = 179,777,792.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,777,792.45/14,109.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,742.00

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