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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,387.52, 21,553.62 and 8,824.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,387.52, 21,553.62 and 8,824.64 is: 13,219.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,387.52 : 21,553.62 = 8,824.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,387.52/21,553.62 = 8,824.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,387.52x = 21,553.62 × 8,824.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,387.52x = 190,202,937.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,202,937.20/14,387.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,219.99

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