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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,397.91, 21,580.48 and 8,763.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,397.91, 21,580.48 and 8,763.15 is: 13,134.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,397.91 : 21,580.48 = 8,763.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,397.91/21,580.48 = 8,763.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,397.91x = 21,580.48 × 8,763.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,397.91x = 189,112,983.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,112,983.31/14,397.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,134.75

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