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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,299.21, 21,435.85 and 8,130.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,299.21, 21,435.85 and 8,130.25 is: 12,188.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,299.21 : 21,435.85 = 8,130.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,299.21/21,435.85 = 8,130.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,299.21x = 21,435.85 × 8,130.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,299.21x = 174,278,819.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,278,819.46/14,299.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,188.00

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