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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,398.70, 21,601.08 and 8,161.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,398.70, 21,601.08 and 8,161.70 is: 12,244.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,398.70 : 21,601.08 = 8,161.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,398.70/21,601.08 = 8,161.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,398.70x = 21,601.08 × 8,161.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,398.70x = 176,301,534.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,301,534.64/14,398.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,244.27

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