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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,215.70, 21,299.96 and 8,652.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,215.70, 21,299.96 and 8,652.22 is: 12,963.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,215.70 : 21,299.96 = 8,652.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,215.70/21,299.96 = 8,652.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,215.70x = 21,299.96 × 8,652.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,215.70x = 184,291,908.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,291,908.29/14,215.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,963.97

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