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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,169.20, 21,253.80 and 7,608.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,169.20, 21,253.80 and 7,608.20 is: 11,412.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,169.20 : 21,253.80 = 7,608.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,169.20/21,253.80 = 7,608.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,169.20x = 21,253.80 × 7,608.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,169.20x = 161,703,161.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,703,161.16/14,169.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,412.30

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