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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,458.04, 21,710.60 and 8,946.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,458.04, 21,710.60 and 8,946.50 is: 13,434.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,458.04 : 21,710.60 = 8,946.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,458.04/21,710.60 = 8,946.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,458.04x = 21,710.60 × 8,946.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,458.04x = 194,233,729.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,233,729.61/14,458.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,434.31

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