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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,444.38, 21,663.44 and 8,436.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,444.38, 21,663.44 and 8,436.44 is: 12,652.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,444.38 : 21,663.44 = 8,436.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,444.38/21,663.44 = 8,436.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,444.38x = 21,663.44 × 8,436.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,444.38x = 182,762,311.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,762,311.75/14,444.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,652.83

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