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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,368.96, 21,527.52 and 8,200

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,368.96, 21,527.52 and 8,200 is: 12,285.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,368.96 : 21,527.52 = 8,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,368.96/21,527.52 = 8,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,368.96x = 21,527.52 × 8,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,368.96x = 176,525,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,525,664/14,368.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,285.21

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