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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,528.58, 21,773.43 and 8,290.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,528.58, 21,773.43 and 8,290.50 is: 12,424.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,528.58 : 21,773.43 = 8,290.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,528.58/21,773.43 = 8,290.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,528.58x = 21,773.43 × 8,290.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,528.58x = 180,512,621.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,512,621.42/14,528.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,424.66

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