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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,204.80, 21,292.80 and 8,358.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,204.80, 21,292.80 and 8,358.40 is: 12,529.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,204.80 : 21,292.80 = 8,358.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,204.80/21,292.80 = 8,358.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,204.80x = 21,292.80 × 8,358.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,204.80x = 177,973,739.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,973,739.52/14,204.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,529.13

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