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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,518.07, 21,790.46 and 8,982.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,518.07, 21,790.46 and 8,982.23 is: 13,481.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,518.07 : 21,790.46 = 8,982.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,518.07/21,790.46 = 8,982.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,518.07x = 21,790.46 × 8,982.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,518.07x = 195,726,837.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,726,837.03/14,518.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,481.61

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