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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,249.81, 21,352.83 and 8,694.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,249.81, 21,352.83 and 8,694.83 is: 13,028.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,249.81 : 21,352.83 = 8,694.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,249.81/21,352.83 = 8,694.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,249.81x = 21,352.83 × 8,694.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,249.81x = 185,659,120.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,659,120.10/14,249.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,028.89

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