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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,396.51, 21,545.96 and 8,853.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,396.51, 21,545.96 and 8,853.34 is: 13,250.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,396.51 : 21,545.96 = 8,853.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,396.51/21,545.96 = 8,853.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,396.51x = 21,545.96 × 8,853.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,396.51x = 190,753,709.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,753,709.51/14,396.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,250.00

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