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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,160.46, 21,228.38 and 8,304.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,160.46, 21,228.38 and 8,304.77 is: 12,449.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,160.46 : 21,228.38 = 8,304.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,160.46/21,228.38 = 8,304.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,160.46x = 21,228.38 × 8,304.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,160.46x = 176,296,813.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,296,813.37/14,160.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,449.94

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