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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,235.40, 21,369.30 and 8,395.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,235.40, 21,369.30 and 8,395.30 is: 12,602.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,235.40 : 21,369.30 = 8,395.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,235.40/21,369.30 = 8,395.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,235.40x = 21,369.30 × 8,395.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,235.40x = 179,401,684.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,401,684.29/14,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,602.50

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