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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,349.99, 21,524.85 and 8,502.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,349.99, 21,524.85 and 8,502.39 is: 12,753.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,349.99 : 21,524.85 = 8,502.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,349.99/21,524.85 = 8,502.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,349.99x = 21,524.85 × 8,502.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,349.99x = 183,012,669.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,012,669.39/14,349.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,753.51

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