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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,160.40, 21,237.46 and 8,593.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,160.40, 21,237.46 and 8,593.78 is: 12,888.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,160.40 : 21,237.46 = 8,593.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,160.40/21,237.46 = 8,593.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,160.40x = 21,237.46 × 8,593.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,160.40x = 182,510,059.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,510,059.00/14,160.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,888.76

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