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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,199.04, 21,281.28 and 8,264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,199.04, 21,281.28 and 8,264.80 is: 12,387.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,199.04 : 21,281.28 = 8,264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,199.04/21,281.28 = 8,264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,199.04x = 21,281.28 × 8,264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,199.04x = 175,885,522.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,885,522.94/14,199.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,387.14

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