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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,464.02, 21,678.30 and 8,229.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,464.02, 21,678.30 and 8,229.26 is: 12,333.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,464.02 : 21,678.30 = 8,229.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,464.02/21,678.30 = 8,229.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,464.02x = 21,678.30 × 8,229.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,464.02x = 178,396,367.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,396,367.06/14,464.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,333.80

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