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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,462.75, 21,707.49 and 8,926.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,462.75, 21,707.49 and 8,926.91 is: 13,398.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,462.75 : 21,707.49 = 8,926.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,462.75/21,707.49 = 8,926.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,462.75x = 21,707.49 × 8,926.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,462.75x = 193,780,815.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,780,815.90/14,462.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,398.61

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