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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,193.59, 21,261.92 and 8,568.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,193.59, 21,261.92 and 8,568.05 is: 12,834.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,193.59 : 21,261.92 = 8,568.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,193.59/21,261.92 = 8,568.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,193.59x = 21,261.92 × 8,568.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,193.59x = 182,173,044.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,173,044.51/14,193.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,834.89

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