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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.56, 21,356.96 and 8,697.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.56, 21,356.96 and 8,697.58 is: 13,033.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.56 : 21,356.96 = 8,697.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.56/21,356.96 = 8,697.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.56x = 21,356.96 × 8,697.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.56x = 185,753,868.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,753,868.16/14,252.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,033.02

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