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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,255.80, 21,354.90 and 8,092.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,255.80, 21,354.90 and 8,092.60 is: 12,122.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,255.80 : 21,354.90 = 8,092.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,255.80/21,354.90 = 8,092.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,255.80x = 21,354.90 × 8,092.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,255.80x = 172,816,663.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,816,663.74/14,255.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,122.55

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