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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,460.32, 21,698.69 and 8,927.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,460.32, 21,698.69 and 8,927.21 is: 13,395.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,460.32 : 21,698.69 = 8,927.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,460.32/21,698.69 = 8,927.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,460.32x = 21,698.69 × 8,927.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,460.32x = 193,708,771.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,708,771.97/14,460.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,395.88

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