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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,153.16, 21,206.48 and 8,608.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,153.16, 21,206.48 and 8,608.10 is: 12,898.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,153.16 : 21,206.48 = 8,608.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,153.16/21,206.48 = 8,608.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,153.16x = 21,206.48 × 8,608.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,153.16x = 182,547,500.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,547,500.49/14,153.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,898.00

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