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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,324.55, 21,486.48 and 8,438.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,324.55, 21,486.48 and 8,438.76 is: 12,657.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,324.55 : 21,486.48 = 8,438.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,324.55/21,486.48 = 8,438.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,324.55x = 21,486.48 × 8,438.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,324.55x = 181,319,247.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,319,247.96/14,324.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,657.94

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