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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,386.52, 21,552.12 and 8,823.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,386.52, 21,552.12 and 8,823.64 is: 13,218.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,386.52 : 21,552.12 = 8,823.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,386.52/21,552.12 = 8,823.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,386.52x = 21,552.12 × 8,823.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,386.52x = 190,168,148.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,168,148.12/14,386.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,218.50

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