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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,350.23, 21,501 and 8,791.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,350.23, 21,501 and 8,791.97 is: 13,173.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,350.23 : 21,501 = 8,791.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,350.23/21,501 = 8,791.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,350.23x = 21,501 × 8,791.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,350.23x = 189,036,039.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,036,039.47/14,350.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,173.03

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