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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,214.98, 21,294.76 and 8,654.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,214.98, 21,294.76 and 8,654.53 is: 12,964.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,214.98 : 21,294.76 = 8,654.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,214.98/21,294.76 = 8,654.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,214.98x = 21,294.76 × 8,654.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,214.98x = 184,296,095.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,296,095.99/14,214.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,964.93

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