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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,438.44, 21,630.02 and 8,577.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,438.44, 21,630.02 and 8,577.24 is: 12,849.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,438.44 : 21,630.02 = 8,577.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,438.44/21,630.02 = 8,577.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,438.44x = 21,630.02 × 8,577.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,438.44x = 185,525,872.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,525,872.74/14,438.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,849.44

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