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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,192.80, 21,265.77 and 8,629.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,192.80, 21,265.77 and 8,629.31 is: 12,929.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,192.80 : 21,265.77 = 8,629.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,192.80/21,265.77 = 8,629.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,192.80x = 21,265.77 × 8,629.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,192.80x = 183,508,921.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,508,921.72/14,192.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,929.72

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