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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,253.32, 21,358.08 and 8,698.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,253.32, 21,358.08 and 8,698.34 is: 13,034.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,253.32 : 21,358.08 = 8,698.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,253.32/21,358.08 = 8,698.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,253.32x = 21,358.08 × 8,698.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,253.32x = 185,779,841.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,779,841.59/14,253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,034.15

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