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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,190.16, 21,274.48 and 8,642.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,190.16, 21,274.48 and 8,642.48 is: 12,957.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,190.16 : 21,274.48 = 8,642.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,190.16/21,274.48 = 8,642.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,190.16x = 21,274.48 × 8,642.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,190.16x = 183,864,267.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,864,267.91/14,190.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,957.17

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