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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,386.02, 21,551.37 and 8,823.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,386.02, 21,551.37 and 8,823.15 is: 13,217.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,386.02 : 21,551.37 = 8,823.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,386.02/21,551.37 = 8,823.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,386.02x = 21,551.37 × 8,823.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,386.02x = 190,150,970.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,150,970.22/14,386.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,217.76

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