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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,408.55, 21,607.69 and 8,845.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,408.55, 21,607.69 and 8,845.14 is: 13,264.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,408.55 : 21,607.69 = 8,845.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,408.55/21,607.69 = 8,845.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,408.55x = 21,607.69 × 8,845.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,408.55x = 191,123,043.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,123,043.13/14,408.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,264.56

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