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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,150.80, 21,226.20 and 8,245.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,150.80, 21,226.20 and 8,245.90 is: 12,368.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,150.80 : 21,226.20 = 8,245.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,150.80/21,226.20 = 8,245.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,150.80x = 21,226.20 × 8,245.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,150.80x = 175,029,122.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,029,122.58/14,150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,368.85

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