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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,362.80, 21,511.80 and 8,530.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,362.80, 21,511.80 and 8,530.80 is: 12,776.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,362.80 : 21,511.80 = 8,530.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,362.80/21,511.80 = 8,530.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,362.80x = 21,511.80 × 8,530.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,362.80x = 183,512,863.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,512,863.44/14,362.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,776.96

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