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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,130.55, 21,195.83 and 8,283.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,130.55, 21,195.83 and 8,283.97 is: 12,425.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,130.55 : 21,195.83 = 8,283.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,130.55/21,195.83 = 8,283.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,130.55x = 21,195.83 × 8,283.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,130.55x = 175,585,620.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,585,620.45/14,130.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,425.96

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