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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,389.73, 21,535.83 and 8,846.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,389.73, 21,535.83 and 8,846.60 is: 13,239.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,389.73 : 21,535.83 = 8,846.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,389.73/21,535.83 = 8,846.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,389.73x = 21,535.83 × 8,846.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,389.73x = 190,518,873.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,518,873.68/14,389.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,239.92

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