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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,396.70, 21,598.08 and 8,159.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,396.70, 21,598.08 and 8,159.70 is: 12,241.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,396.70 : 21,598.08 = 8,159.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,396.70/21,598.08 = 8,159.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,396.70x = 21,598.08 × 8,159.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,396.70x = 176,233,853.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,233,853.38/14,396.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,241.27

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