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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,397.87, 21,548.03 and 8,854.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,397.87, 21,548.03 and 8,854.73 is: 13,252.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,397.87 : 21,548.03 = 8,854.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,397.87/21,548.03 = 8,854.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,397.87x = 21,548.03 × 8,854.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,397.87x = 190,801,835.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,801,835.67/14,397.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,252.09

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