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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,387.22, 21,573.87 and 8,542.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,387.22, 21,573.87 and 8,542.26 is: 12,809.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,387.22 : 21,573.87 = 8,542.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,387.22/21,573.87 = 8,542.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,387.22x = 21,573.87 × 8,542.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,387.22x = 184,289,606.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,289,606.75/14,387.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,809.26

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