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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,153.60, 21,230.40 and 8,982.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,153.60, 21,230.40 and 8,982.40 is: 13,473.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,153.60 : 21,230.40 = 8,982.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,153.60/21,230.40 = 8,982.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,153.60x = 21,230.40 × 8,982.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,153.60x = 190,699,944.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,699,944.96/14,153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,473.60

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