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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,160.80, 21,226.80 and 8,314.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,160.80, 21,226.80 and 8,314.40 is: 12,463.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,160.80 : 21,226.80 = 8,314.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,160.80/21,226.80 = 8,314.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,160.80x = 21,226.80 × 8,314.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,160.80x = 176,488,105.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,488,105.92/14,160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,463.15

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