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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,350.98, 21,592.08 and 8,511.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,350.98, 21,592.08 and 8,511.69 is: 12,806.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,350.98 : 21,592.08 = 8,511.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,350.98/21,592.08 = 8,511.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,350.98x = 21,592.08 × 8,511.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,350.98x = 183,785,091.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,785,091.42/14,350.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,806.45

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