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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,230.49, 21,339.08 and 8,309.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,230.49, 21,339.08 and 8,309.09 is: 12,459.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,230.49 : 21,339.08 = 8,309.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,230.49/21,339.08 = 8,309.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,230.49x = 21,339.08 × 8,309.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,230.49x = 177,308,336.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,308,336.24/14,230.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,459.75

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