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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,391.73, 21,538.83 and 8,848.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,391.73, 21,538.83 and 8,848.60 is: 13,242.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,391.73 : 21,538.83 = 8,848.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,391.73/21,538.83 = 8,848.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,391.73x = 21,538.83 × 8,848.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,391.73x = 190,588,491.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,588,491.14/14,391.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,242.92

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