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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,246.01, 21,314.79 and 8,602.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,246.01, 21,314.79 and 8,602.92 is: 12,871.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,246.01 : 21,314.79 = 8,602.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,246.01/21,314.79 = 8,602.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,246.01x = 21,314.79 × 8,602.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,246.01x = 183,369,433.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,369,433.19/14,246.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,871.63

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