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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,497.91, 21,752.04 and 8,944.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,497.91, 21,752.04 and 8,944.79 is: 13,420.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,497.91 : 21,752.04 = 8,944.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,497.91/21,752.04 = 8,944.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,497.91x = 21,752.04 × 8,944.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,497.91x = 194,567,321.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,567,321.11/14,497.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,420.37

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