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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,228.80, 21,346.40 and 8,382.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,228.80, 21,346.40 and 8,382.40 is: 12,575.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,228.80 : 21,346.40 = 8,382.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,228.80/21,346.40 = 8,382.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,228.80x = 21,346.40 × 8,382.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,228.80x = 178,934,063.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,934,063.36/14,228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,575.49

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