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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,182.44, 21,250.25 and 8,242.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,182.44, 21,250.25 and 8,242.65 is: 12,350.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,182.44 : 21,250.25 = 8,242.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,182.44/21,250.25 = 8,242.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,182.44x = 21,250.25 × 8,242.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,182.44x = 175,158,331.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,158,331.95/14,182.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,350.37

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