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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,217.54, 19,620 and 8,250.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,217.54, 19,620 and 8,250.21 is: 11,385.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,217.54 : 19,620 = 8,250.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,217.54/19,620 = 8,250.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,217.54x = 19,620 × 8,250.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,217.54x = 161,869,120.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,869,120.20/14,217.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,385.17

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