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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,215.48, 21,295.51 and 8,655.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,215.48, 21,295.51 and 8,655.03 is: 12,965.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,215.48 : 21,295.51 = 8,655.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,215.48/21,295.51 = 8,655.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,215.48x = 21,295.51 × 8,655.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,215.48x = 184,313,234.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,313,234.64/14,215.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,965.68

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