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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,225.80, 21,338.70 and 8,588.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,225.80, 21,338.70 and 8,588.20 is: 12,882.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,225.80 : 21,338.70 = 8,588.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,225.80/21,338.70 = 8,588.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,225.80x = 21,338.70 × 8,588.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,225.80x = 183,261,023.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,261,023.34/14,225.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,882.30

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