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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,161.89, 21,242.70 and 8,616.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,161.89, 21,242.70 and 8,616.81 is: 12,925.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,161.89 : 21,242.70 = 8,616.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,161.89/21,242.70 = 8,616.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,161.89x = 21,242.70 × 8,616.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,161.89x = 183,044,309.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,044,309.79/14,161.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,925.13

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