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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,253.31, 21,358.08 and 8,698.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,253.31, 21,358.08 and 8,698.33 is: 13,034.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,253.31 : 21,358.08 = 8,698.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,253.31/21,358.08 = 8,698.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,253.31x = 21,358.08 × 8,698.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,253.31x = 185,779,628.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,779,628.01/14,253.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,034.14

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