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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,112.80, 21,178.80 and 8,263.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,112.80, 21,178.80 and 8,263.20 is: 12,400.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,112.80 : 21,178.80 = 8,263.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,112.80/21,178.80 = 8,263.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,112.80x = 21,178.80 × 8,263.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,112.80x = 175,004,660.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,004,660.16/14,112.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,400.42

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