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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,482.32, 21,727.80 and 8,322

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,482.32, 21,727.80 and 8,322 is: 12,485.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,482.32 : 21,727.80 = 8,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,482.32/21,727.80 = 8,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,482.32x = 21,727.80 × 8,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,482.32x = 180,818,751.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,818,751.60/14,482.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,485.48

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