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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,389.23, 21,535.08 and 8,846.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,389.23, 21,535.08 and 8,846.10 is: 13,239.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,389.23 : 21,535.08 = 8,846.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,389.23/21,535.08 = 8,846.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,389.23x = 21,535.08 × 8,846.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,389.23x = 190,501,471.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,501,471.19/14,389.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,239.17

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