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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,329.60, 21,494.40 and 8,483.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,329.60, 21,494.40 and 8,483.20 is: 12,724.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,329.60 : 21,494.40 = 8,483.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,329.60/21,494.40 = 8,483.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,329.60x = 21,494.40 × 8,483.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,329.60x = 182,341,294.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,341,294.08/14,329.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,724.80

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