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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,329.19, 21,492.26 and 8,772.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,329.19, 21,492.26 and 8,772.85 is: 13,158.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,329.19 : 21,492.26 = 8,772.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,329.19/21,492.26 = 8,772.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,329.19x = 21,492.26 × 8,772.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,329.19x = 188,548,275.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,548,275.55/14,329.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,158.33

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