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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,396.61, 21,546.15 and 8,853.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,396.61, 21,546.15 and 8,853.47 is: 13,250.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,396.61 : 21,546.15 = 8,853.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,396.61/21,546.15 = 8,853.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,396.61x = 21,546.15 × 8,853.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,396.61x = 190,758,192.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,758,192.64/14,396.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,250.22

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