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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,136.30, 21,204.45 and 8,304.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,136.30, 21,204.45 and 8,304.30 is: 12,456.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,136.30 : 21,204.45 = 8,304.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,136.30/21,204.45 = 8,304.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,136.30x = 21,204.45 × 8,304.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,136.30x = 176,088,114.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,088,114.14/14,136.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,456.45

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