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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,390.85, 21,590.59 and 8,698.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,390.85, 21,590.59 and 8,698.16 is: 13,049.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,390.85 : 21,590.59 = 8,698.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,390.85/21,590.59 = 8,698.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,390.85x = 21,590.59 × 8,698.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,390.85x = 187,798,406.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,798,406.31/14,390.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,049.85

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