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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,125.10, 21,203.85 and 8,584.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,125.10, 21,203.85 and 8,584.70 is: 12,886.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,125.10 : 21,203.85 = 8,584.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,125.10/21,203.85 = 8,584.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,125.10x = 21,203.85 × 8,584.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,125.10x = 182,028,691.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,028,691.10/14,125.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,886.90

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