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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,246.92, 21,368.68 and 8,966.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,246.92, 21,368.68 and 8,966.36 is: 13,448.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,246.92 : 21,368.68 = 8,966.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,246.92/21,368.68 = 8,966.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,246.92x = 21,368.68 × 8,966.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,246.92x = 191,599,277.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,599,277.60/14,246.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,448.47

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