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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,435.44, 21,625.52 and 8,574.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,435.44, 21,625.52 and 8,574.24 is: 12,844.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,435.44 : 21,625.52 = 8,574.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,435.44/21,625.52 = 8,574.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,435.44x = 21,625.52 × 8,574.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,435.44x = 185,422,398.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,422,398.60/14,435.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,844.94

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