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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,239.20, 21,358.80 and 8,095.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,239.20, 21,358.80 and 8,095.20 is: 12,142.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,239.20 : 21,358.80 = 8,095.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,239.20/21,358.80 = 8,095.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,239.20x = 21,358.80 × 8,095.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,239.20x = 172,903,757.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,903,757.76/14,239.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,142.80

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