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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,498.28, 21,752.61 and 8,945.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,498.28, 21,752.61 and 8,945.16 is: 13,420.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,498.28 : 21,752.61 = 8,945.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,498.28/21,752.61 = 8,945.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,498.28x = 21,752.61 × 8,945.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,498.28x = 194,580,576.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,580,576.87/14,498.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,420.94

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