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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,332.32, 21,515.76 and 8,495.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,332.32, 21,515.76 and 8,495.52 is: 12,753.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,332.32 : 21,515.76 = 8,495.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,332.32/21,515.76 = 8,495.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,332.32x = 21,515.76 × 8,495.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,332.32x = 182,787,569.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,787,569.40/14,332.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,753.52

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