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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,145.30, 21,185.55 and 8,313.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,145.30, 21,185.55 and 8,313.30 is: 12,450.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,145.30 : 21,185.55 = 8,313.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,145.30/21,185.55 = 8,313.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,145.30x = 21,185.55 × 8,313.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,145.30x = 176,121,832.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,121,832.82/14,145.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,450.91

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