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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,396.15, 21,569.91 and 8,837.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,396.15, 21,569.91 and 8,837.93 is: 13,241.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,396.15 : 21,569.91 = 8,837.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,396.15/21,569.91 = 8,837.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,396.15x = 21,569.91 × 8,837.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,396.15x = 190,633,246.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,633,246.84/14,396.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,241.96

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