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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,141.20, 21,168.60 and 8,280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,141.20, 21,168.60 and 8,280.40 is: 12,395.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,141.20 : 21,168.60 = 8,280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,141.20/21,168.60 = 8,280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,141.20x = 21,168.60 × 8,280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,141.20x = 175,284,475.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,284,475.44/14,141.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,395.30

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