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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,507.16, 21,756.12 and 8,952.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,507.16, 21,756.12 and 8,952.18 is: 13,425.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,507.16 : 21,756.12 = 8,952.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,507.16/21,756.12 = 8,952.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,507.16x = 21,756.12 × 8,952.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,507.16x = 194,764,702.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,764,702.34/14,507.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,425.42

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