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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,244.61, 21,370.63 and 8,326.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,244.61, 21,370.63 and 8,326.55 is: 12,492.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,244.61 : 21,370.63 = 8,326.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,244.61/21,370.63 = 8,326.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,244.61x = 21,370.63 × 8,326.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,244.61x = 177,943,619.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,943,619.23/14,244.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,492.00

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