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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,398.58, 21,597.86 and 8,238.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,398.58, 21,597.86 and 8,238.26 is: 12,357.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,398.58 : 21,597.86 = 8,238.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,398.58/21,597.86 = 8,238.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,398.58x = 21,597.86 × 8,238.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,398.58x = 177,928,786.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,928,786.12/14,398.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,357.38

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