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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,544.08, 21,797.56 and 8,299.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,544.08, 21,797.56 and 8,299.44 is: 12,438.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,544.08 : 21,797.56 = 8,299.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,544.08/21,797.56 = 8,299.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,544.08x = 21,797.56 × 8,299.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,544.08x = 180,907,541.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,907,541.37/14,544.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,438.57

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