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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,397.11, 21,546.90 and 8,853.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,397.11, 21,546.90 and 8,853.97 is: 13,250.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,397.11 : 21,546.90 = 8,853.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,397.11/21,546.90 = 8,853.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,397.11x = 21,546.90 × 8,853.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,397.11x = 190,775,606.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,775,606.19/14,397.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,250.97

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