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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,285.40, 21,411.54 and 8,446.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,285.40, 21,411.54 and 8,446.92 is: 12,660.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,285.40 : 21,411.54 = 8,446.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,285.40/21,411.54 = 8,446.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,285.40x = 21,411.54 × 8,446.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,285.40x = 180,861,565.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,861,565.46/14,285.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,660.59

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