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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,191.80, 21,264.27 and 8,628.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,191.80, 21,264.27 and 8,628.31 is: 12,928.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,191.80 : 21,264.27 = 8,628.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,191.80/21,264.27 = 8,628.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,191.80x = 21,264.27 × 8,628.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,191.80x = 183,474,713.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,474,713.48/14,191.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,928.22

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