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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,386.22, 21,572.37 and 8,541.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,386.22, 21,572.37 and 8,541.26 is: 12,807.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,386.22 : 21,572.37 = 8,541.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,386.22/21,572.37 = 8,541.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,386.22x = 21,572.37 × 8,541.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,386.22x = 184,255,220.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,255,220.99/14,386.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,807.76

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