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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,521.70, 21,782.55 and 8,675.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,521.70, 21,782.55 and 8,675.30 is: 13,012.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,521.70 : 21,782.55 = 8,675.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,521.70/21,782.55 = 8,675.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,521.70x = 21,782.55 × 8,675.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,521.70x = 188,970,156.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,970,156.02/14,521.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,012.95

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