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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.78, 21,379.17 and 8,631.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.78, 21,379.17 and 8,631.59 is: 12,947.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.78 : 21,379.17 = 8,631.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.78/21,379.17 = 8,631.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.78x = 21,379.17 × 8,631.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.78x = 184,536,155.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,536,155.45/14,252.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,947.38

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