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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,373.96, 21,553.32 and 8,829.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,373.96, 21,553.32 and 8,829.84 is: 13,240.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,373.96 : 21,553.32 = 8,829.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,373.96/21,553.32 = 8,829.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,373.96x = 21,553.32 × 8,829.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,373.96x = 190,312,367.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,312,367.07/14,373.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,240.08

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