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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,256.80, 21,388.40 and 8,410.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,256.80, 21,388.40 and 8,410.40 is: 12,617.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,256.80 : 21,388.40 = 8,410.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,256.80/21,388.40 = 8,410.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,256.80x = 21,388.40 × 8,410.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,256.80x = 179,884,999.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,884,999.36/14,256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,617.49

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