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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,365.26, 21,570.57 and 8,547.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,365.26, 21,570.57 and 8,547.84 is: 12,835.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,365.26 : 21,570.57 = 8,547.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,365.26/21,570.57 = 8,547.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,365.26x = 21,570.57 × 8,547.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,365.26x = 184,381,781.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,381,781.07/14,365.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,835.26

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