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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,445.90, 21,671.78 and 8,208.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,445.90, 21,671.78 and 8,208.90 is: 12,315.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,445.90 : 21,671.78 = 8,208.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,445.90/21,671.78 = 8,208.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,445.90x = 21,671.78 × 8,208.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,445.90x = 177,901,433.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,901,433.80/14,445.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,315.01

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