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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,340.54, 21,524.49 and 8,804.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,340.54, 21,524.49 and 8,804.69 is: 13,215.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,340.54 : 21,524.49 = 8,804.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,340.54/21,524.49 = 8,804.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,340.54x = 21,524.49 × 8,804.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,340.54x = 189,516,461.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,516,461.86/14,340.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,215.44

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