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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.60, 21,353.30 and 8,774.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.60, 21,353.30 and 8,774.20 is: 13,145.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.60 : 21,353.30 = 8,774.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.60/21,353.30 = 8,774.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.60x = 21,353.30 × 8,774.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.60x = 187,358,124.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,358,124.86/14,252.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,145.54

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