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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,529.56, 21,793.08 and 8,983.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,529.56, 21,793.08 and 8,983.76 is: 13,474.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,529.56 : 21,793.08 = 8,983.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,529.56/21,793.08 = 8,983.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,529.56x = 21,793.08 × 8,983.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,529.56x = 195,783,800.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,783,800.38/14,529.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,474.86

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