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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,531.08, 21,777.18 and 8,293

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,531.08, 21,777.18 and 8,293 is: 12,428.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,531.08 : 21,777.18 = 8,293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,531.08/21,777.18 = 8,293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,531.08x = 21,777.18 × 8,293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,531.08x = 180,598,153.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,598,153.74/14,531.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,428.41

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