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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,388.26, 21,554.74 and 8,825.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,388.26, 21,554.74 and 8,825.38 is: 13,221.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,388.26 : 21,554.74 = 8,825.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,388.26/21,554.74 = 8,825.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,388.26x = 21,554.74 × 8,825.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,388.26x = 190,228,771.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,228,771.30/14,388.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,221.11

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