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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,392.23, 21,539.58 and 8,849.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,392.23, 21,539.58 and 8,849.10 is: 13,243.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,392.23 : 21,539.58 = 8,849.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,392.23/21,539.58 = 8,849.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,392.23x = 21,539.58 × 8,849.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,392.23x = 190,605,897.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,605,897.38/14,392.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,243.67

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