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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,255.40, 21,353.92 and 8,394.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,255.40, 21,353.92 and 8,394.24 is: 12,574.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,255.40 : 21,353.92 = 8,394.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,255.40/21,353.92 = 8,394.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,255.40x = 21,353.92 × 8,394.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,255.40x = 179,249,929.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,249,929.42/14,255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,574.18

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