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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,349.49, 21,558.06 and 8,441.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,349.49, 21,558.06 and 8,441.53 is: 12,682.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,349.49 : 21,558.06 = 8,441.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,349.49/21,558.06 = 8,441.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,349.49x = 21,558.06 × 8,441.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,349.49x = 181,983,010.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,983,010.23/14,349.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,682.19

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