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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,298.80, 21,415.80 and 8,466.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,298.80, 21,415.80 and 8,466.80 is: 12,681.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,298.80 : 21,415.80 = 8,466.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,298.80/21,415.80 = 8,466.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,298.80x = 21,415.80 × 8,466.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,298.80x = 181,323,295.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,323,295.44/14,298.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,681.01

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