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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,530.91, 21,761.30 and 8,271.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,530.91, 21,761.30 and 8,271.93 is: 12,387.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,530.91 : 21,761.30 = 8,271.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,530.91/21,761.30 = 8,271.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,530.91x = 21,761.30 × 8,271.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,530.91x = 180,008,052.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,008,052.59/14,530.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,387.95

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