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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,522.96, 21,749.88 and 8,354

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,522.96, 21,749.88 and 8,354 is: 12,511.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,522.96 : 21,749.88 = 8,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,522.96/21,749.88 = 8,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,522.96x = 21,749.88 × 8,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,522.96x = 181,698,497.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,698,497.52/14,522.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,511.12

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