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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.48, 21,386.94 and 8,557.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.48, 21,386.94 and 8,557.24 is: 12,841.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.48 : 21,386.94 = 8,557.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.48/21,386.94 = 8,557.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.48x = 21,386.94 × 8,557.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.48x = 183,013,178.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,013,178.45/14,251.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,841.70

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