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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,333.83, 21,477.38 and 8,775.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,333.83, 21,477.38 and 8,775.52 is: 13,148.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,333.83 : 21,477.38 = 8,775.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,333.83/21,477.38 = 8,775.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,333.83x = 21,477.38 × 8,775.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,333.83x = 188,475,080.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,475,080.17/14,333.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,148.97

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