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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,383.01, 21,546.88 and 8,820.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,383.01, 21,546.88 and 8,820.14 is: 13,213.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,383.01 : 21,546.88 = 8,820.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,383.01/21,546.88 = 8,820.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,383.01x = 21,546.88 × 8,820.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,383.01x = 190,046,368.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,046,368.38/14,383.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,213.25

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