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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,545.68, 21,803.58 and 8,292.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,545.68, 21,803.58 and 8,292.90 is: 12,430.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,545.68 : 21,803.58 = 8,292.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,545.68/21,803.58 = 8,292.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,545.68x = 21,803.58 × 8,292.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,545.68x = 180,814,908.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,814,908.58/14,545.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,430.83

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