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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.48, 21,388.44 and 8,558.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.48, 21,388.44 and 8,558.24 is: 12,843.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.48 : 21,388.44 = 8,558.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.48/21,388.44 = 8,558.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.48x = 21,388.44 × 8,558.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.48x = 183,047,402.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,047,402.75/14,252.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,843.20

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