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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,353.80, 21,492.36 and 8,425.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,353.80, 21,492.36 and 8,425.77 is: 12,616.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,353.80 : 21,492.36 = 8,425.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,353.80/21,492.36 = 8,425.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,353.80x = 21,492.36 × 8,425.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,353.80x = 181,089,682.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,089,682.12/14,353.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,616.15

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