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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,270.04, 21,405.10 and 8,418.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,270.04, 21,405.10 and 8,418.60 is: 12,627.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,270.04 : 21,405.10 = 8,418.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,270.04/21,405.10 = 8,418.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,270.04x = 21,405.10 × 8,418.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,270.04x = 180,200,974.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,200,974.86/14,270.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,627.92

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