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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,279.20, 21,418.80 and 8,749.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,279.20, 21,418.80 and 8,749.60 is: 13,124.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,279.20 : 21,418.80 = 8,749.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,279.20/21,418.80 = 8,749.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,279.20x = 21,418.80 × 8,749.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,279.20x = 187,405,932.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,405,932.48/14,279.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,124.40

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