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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,093.73, 21,145.50 and 8,822.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,093.73, 21,145.50 and 8,822.70 is: 13,237.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,093.73 : 21,145.50 = 8,822.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,093.73/21,145.50 = 8,822.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,093.73x = 21,145.50 × 8,822.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,093.73x = 186,560,402.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,560,402.85/14,093.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,237.12

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