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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,399.70, 21,602.58 and 8,162.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,399.70, 21,602.58 and 8,162.70 is: 12,245.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,399.70 : 21,602.58 = 8,162.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,399.70/21,602.58 = 8,162.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,399.70x = 21,602.58 × 8,162.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,399.70x = 176,335,379.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,335,379.77/14,399.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,245.77

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