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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,220.04, 21,322.90 and 8,298.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,220.04, 21,322.90 and 8,298.94 is: 12,444.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,220.04 : 21,322.90 = 8,298.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,220.04/21,322.90 = 8,298.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,220.04x = 21,322.90 × 8,298.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,220.04x = 176,957,467.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,957,467.73/14,220.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,444.23

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