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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,335.84, 21,510.96 and 8,492.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,335.84, 21,510.96 and 8,492.32 is: 12,742.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,335.84 : 21,510.96 = 8,492.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,335.84/21,510.96 = 8,492.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,335.84x = 21,510.96 × 8,492.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,335.84x = 182,677,955.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,677,955.83/14,335.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,742.75

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