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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,212.80, 21,290.40 and 8,049.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,212.80, 21,290.40 and 8,049.60 is: 12,058.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,212.80 : 21,290.40 = 8,049.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,212.80/21,290.40 = 8,049.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,212.80x = 21,290.40 × 8,049.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,212.80x = 171,379,203.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,379,203.84/14,212.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,058.09

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