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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,409, 21,574.62 and 8,159.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,409, 21,574.62 and 8,159.76 is: 12,217.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,409 : 21,574.62 = 8,159.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,409/21,574.62 = 8,159.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,409x = 21,574.62 × 8,159.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,409x = 176,043,721.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,043,721.29/14,409
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,217.62

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