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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,536.08, 21,823.47 and 8,623.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,536.08, 21,823.47 and 8,623.89 is: 12,947.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,536.08 : 21,823.47 = 8,623.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,536.08/21,823.47 = 8,623.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,536.08x = 21,823.47 × 8,623.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,536.08x = 188,203,204.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,203,204.70/14,536.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,947.31

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