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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,186.38, 21,279.54 and 8,565.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,186.38, 21,279.54 and 8,565.16 is: 12,847.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,186.38 : 21,279.54 = 8,565.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,186.38/21,279.54 = 8,565.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,186.38x = 21,279.54 × 8,565.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,186.38x = 182,262,622.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,262,622.00/14,186.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,847.72

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