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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,110.70, 21,122.85 and 8,249.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,110.70, 21,122.85 and 8,249.90 is: 12,349.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,110.70 : 21,122.85 = 8,249.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,110.70/21,122.85 = 8,249.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,110.70x = 21,122.85 × 8,249.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,110.70x = 174,261,400.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,261,400.22/14,110.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,349.59

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