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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,367.95, 21,565.50 and 8,832.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,367.95, 21,565.50 and 8,832.09 is: 13,256.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,367.95 : 21,565.50 = 8,832.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,367.95/21,565.50 = 8,832.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,367.95x = 21,565.50 × 8,832.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,367.95x = 190,468,436.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,468,436.90/14,367.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,256.48

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