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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,169.16, 21,235.28 and 8,830.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,169.16, 21,235.28 and 8,830.14 is: 13,233.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,169.16 : 21,235.28 = 8,830.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,169.16/21,235.28 = 8,830.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,169.16x = 21,235.28 × 8,830.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,169.16x = 187,510,495.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,510,495.34/14,169.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,233.71

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