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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,235.04, 21,352.60 and 8,383.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,235.04, 21,352.60 and 8,383.60 is: 12,575.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,235.04 : 21,352.60 = 8,383.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,235.04/21,352.60 = 8,383.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,235.04x = 21,352.60 × 8,383.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,235.04x = 179,011,657.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,011,657.36/14,235.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,575.42

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