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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,411.73, 21,593.70 and 8,853.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,411.73, 21,593.70 and 8,853.30 is: 13,265.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,411.73 : 21,593.70 = 8,853.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,411.73/21,593.70 = 8,853.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,411.73x = 21,593.70 × 8,853.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,411.73x = 191,175,504.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,175,504.21/14,411.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,265.27

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