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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,209.02, 21,291.66 and 8,359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,209.02, 21,291.66 and 8,359.20 is: 12,525.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,209.02 : 21,291.66 = 8,359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,209.02/21,291.66 = 8,359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,209.02x = 21,291.66 × 8,359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,209.02x = 177,981,244.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,981,244.27/14,209.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,525.93

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