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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,520.38, 21,793.94 and 8,984.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,520.38, 21,793.94 and 8,984.54 is: 13,485.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,520.38 : 21,793.94 = 8,984.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,520.38/21,793.94 = 8,984.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,520.38x = 21,793.94 × 8,984.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,520.38x = 195,808,525.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,808,525.69/14,520.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,485.08

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