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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,302.33, 21,452.64 and 8,495.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,302.33, 21,452.64 and 8,495.89 is: 12,743.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,302.33 : 21,452.64 = 8,495.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,302.33/21,452.64 = 8,495.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,302.33x = 21,452.64 × 8,495.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,302.33x = 182,259,269.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,259,269.65/14,302.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,743.33

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