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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,261.33, 21,364.65 and 8,698.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,261.33, 21,364.65 and 8,698.16 is: 13,030.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,261.33 : 21,364.65 = 8,698.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,261.33/21,364.65 = 8,698.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,261.33x = 21,364.65 × 8,698.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,261.33x = 185,833,037.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,833,037.22/14,261.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,030.56

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