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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,392.88, 21,588.32 and 8,847.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,392.88, 21,588.32 and 8,847.08 is: 13,270.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,392.88 : 21,588.32 = 8,847.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,392.88/21,588.32 = 8,847.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,392.88x = 21,588.32 × 8,847.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,392.88x = 190,993,594.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,993,594.11/14,392.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,270.01

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