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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,398.90, 21,601.28 and 8,161.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,398.90, 21,601.28 and 8,161.70 is: 12,244.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,398.90 : 21,601.28 = 8,161.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,398.90/21,601.28 = 8,161.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,398.90x = 21,601.28 × 8,161.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,398.90x = 176,303,079.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,303,079.37/14,398.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,244.21

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