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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,262.33, 21,366.15 and 8,699.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,262.33, 21,366.15 and 8,699.16 is: 13,032.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,262.33 : 21,366.15 = 8,699.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,262.33/21,366.15 = 8,699.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,262.33x = 21,366.15 × 8,699.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,262.33x = 185,867,557.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,867,557.43/14,262.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,032.06

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