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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,193.58, 21,283.29 and 8,272.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,193.58, 21,283.29 and 8,272.48 is: 12,404.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,193.58 : 21,283.29 = 8,272.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,193.58/21,283.29 = 8,272.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,193.58x = 21,283.29 × 8,272.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,193.58x = 176,065,590.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,065,590.86/14,193.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,404.59

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