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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,477.16, 21,673.48 and 8,913.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,477.16, 21,673.48 and 8,913.81 is: 13,344.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,477.16 : 21,673.48 = 8,913.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,477.16/21,673.48 = 8,913.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,477.16x = 21,673.48 × 8,913.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,477.16x = 193,193,282.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,193,282.76/14,477.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,344.69

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