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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,395.61, 21,544.65 and 8,852.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,395.61, 21,544.65 and 8,852.47 is: 13,248.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,395.61 : 21,544.65 = 8,852.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,395.61/21,544.65 = 8,852.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,395.61x = 21,544.65 × 8,852.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,395.61x = 190,723,313.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,723,313.92/14,395.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,248.71

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