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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,190.48, 21,285.36 and 8,645.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,190.48, 21,285.36 and 8,645.22 is: 12,967.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,190.48 : 21,285.36 = 8,645.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,190.48/21,285.36 = 8,645.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,190.48x = 21,285.36 × 8,645.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,190.48x = 184,016,619.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,016,619.98/14,190.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,967.61

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