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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,327.33, 21,459.83 and 8,763.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,327.33, 21,459.83 and 8,763.84 is: 13,126.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,327.33 : 21,459.83 = 8,763.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,327.33/21,459.83 = 8,763.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,327.33x = 21,459.83 × 8,763.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,327.33x = 188,070,472.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,070,472.73/14,327.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,126.70

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