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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,146.80, 21,220.20 and 8,300.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,146.80, 21,220.20 and 8,300.40 is: 12,450.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,146.80 : 21,220.20 = 8,300.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,146.80/21,220.20 = 8,300.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,146.80x = 21,220.20 × 8,300.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,146.80x = 176,136,148.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,136,148.08/14,146.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,450.60

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