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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,397.44, 21,592.32 and 8,158.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,397.44, 21,592.32 and 8,158.72 is: 12,235.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,397.44 : 21,592.32 = 8,158.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,397.44/21,592.32 = 8,158.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,397.44x = 21,592.32 × 8,158.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,397.44x = 176,165,693.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,165,693.03/14,397.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,235.90

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