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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,196.80, 21,298.40 and 8,350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,196.80, 21,298.40 and 8,350.40 is: 12,527.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,196.80 : 21,298.40 = 8,350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,196.80/21,298.40 = 8,350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,196.80x = 21,298.40 × 8,350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,196.80x = 177,850,159.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,850,159.36/14,196.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,527.48

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