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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,149.38, 21,194.90 and 8,288.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,149.38, 21,194.90 and 8,288.22 is: 12,415.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,149.38 : 21,194.90 = 8,288.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,149.38/21,194.90 = 8,288.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,149.38x = 21,194.90 × 8,288.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,149.38x = 175,667,994.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,667,994.08/14,149.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,415.24

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