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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,395.51, 21,544.46 and 8,852.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,395.51, 21,544.46 and 8,852.34 is: 13,248.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,395.51 : 21,544.46 = 8,852.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,395.51/21,544.46 = 8,852.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,395.51x = 21,544.46 × 8,852.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,395.51x = 190,718,885.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,718,885.04/14,395.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,248.50

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