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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,253.30, 21,358.08 and 8,698.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,253.30, 21,358.08 and 8,698.32 is: 13,034.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,253.30 : 21,358.08 = 8,698.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,253.30/21,358.08 = 8,698.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,253.30x = 21,358.08 × 8,698.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,253.30x = 185,779,414.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,779,414.43/14,253.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,034.13

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