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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,191.59, 21,280.16 and 8,270.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,191.59, 21,280.16 and 8,270.36 is: 12,401.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,191.59 : 21,280.16 = 8,270.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,191.59/21,280.16 = 8,270.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,191.59x = 21,280.16 × 8,270.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,191.59x = 175,994,436.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,994,436.31/14,191.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,401.32

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