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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,368.46, 21,566.25 and 8,832.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,368.46, 21,566.25 and 8,832.60 is: 13,257.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,368.46 : 21,566.25 = 8,832.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,368.46/21,566.25 = 8,832.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,368.46x = 21,566.25 × 8,832.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,368.46x = 190,486,059.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,486,059.75/14,368.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,257.24

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