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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,180.09, 21,263.04 and 8,258.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,180.09, 21,263.04 and 8,258.94 is: 12,384.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,180.09 : 21,263.04 = 8,258.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,180.09/21,263.04 = 8,258.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,180.09x = 21,263.04 × 8,258.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,180.09x = 175,610,171.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,610,171.58/14,180.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,384.28

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