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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,496.18, 21,716.10 and 8,933.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,496.18, 21,716.10 and 8,933.10 is: 13,382.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,496.18 : 21,716.10 = 8,933.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,496.18/21,716.10 = 8,933.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,496.18x = 21,716.10 × 8,933.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,496.18x = 193,992,092.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,992,092.91/14,496.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,382.29

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