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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,380.68, 21,571.08 and 8,542.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,380.68, 21,571.08 and 8,542.20 is: 12,813.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,380.68 : 21,571.08 = 8,542.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,380.68/21,571.08 = 8,542.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,380.68x = 21,571.08 × 8,542.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,380.68x = 184,264,479.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,264,479.58/14,380.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,813.34

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