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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,230.40, 21,361.80 and 8,390.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,230.40, 21,361.80 and 8,390.30 is: 12,595.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,230.40 : 21,361.80 = 8,390.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,230.40/21,361.80 = 8,390.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,230.40x = 21,361.80 × 8,390.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,230.40x = 179,231,910.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,231,910.54/14,230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,595.00

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