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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,155.46, 21,199.93 and 8,316.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,155.46, 21,199.93 and 8,316.17 is: 12,454.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,155.46 : 21,199.93 = 8,316.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,155.46/21,199.93 = 8,316.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,155.46x = 21,199.93 × 8,316.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,155.46x = 176,302,174.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,302,174.58/14,155.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,454.71

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