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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,149.80, 21,224.70 and 8,244.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,149.80, 21,224.70 and 8,244.90 is: 12,367.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,149.80 : 21,224.70 = 8,244.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,149.80/21,224.70 = 8,244.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,149.80x = 21,224.70 × 8,244.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,149.80x = 174,995,529.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,995,529.03/14,149.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,367.35

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