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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,533.26, 21,779.06 and 8,280.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,533.26, 21,779.06 and 8,280.33 is: 12,408.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,533.26 : 21,779.06 = 8,280.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,533.26/21,779.06 = 8,280.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,533.26x = 21,779.06 × 8,280.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,533.26x = 180,337,762.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,337,762.49/14,533.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,408.62

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