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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,166.36, 21,230.10 and 8,962.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,166.36, 21,230.10 and 8,962.92 is: 13,432.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,166.36 : 21,230.10 = 8,962.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,166.36/21,230.10 = 8,962.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,166.36x = 21,230.10 × 8,962.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,166.36x = 190,283,687.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,283,687.89/14,166.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,432.08

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