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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,325.20, 21,493.26 and 8,092.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,325.20, 21,493.26 and 8,092.24 is: 12,141.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,325.20 : 21,493.26 = 8,092.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,325.20/21,493.26 = 8,092.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,325.20x = 21,493.26 × 8,092.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,325.20x = 173,928,618.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,928,618.30/14,325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,141.44

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