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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,529.87, 21,774.01 and 8,276.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,529.87, 21,774.01 and 8,276.97 is: 12,403.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,529.87 : 21,774.01 = 8,276.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,529.87/21,774.01 = 8,276.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,529.87x = 21,774.01 × 8,276.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,529.87x = 180,222,677.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,222,677.29/14,529.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,403.60

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