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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,168.28, 21,233.97 and 8,829.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,168.28, 21,233.97 and 8,829.27 is: 13,232.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,168.28 : 21,233.97 = 8,829.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,168.28/21,233.97 = 8,829.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,168.28x = 21,233.97 × 8,829.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,168.28x = 187,480,454.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,480,454.30/14,168.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,232.41

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