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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,547.06, 21,778.20 and 8,983.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,547.06, 21,778.20 and 8,983.62 is: 13,449.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,547.06 : 21,778.20 = 8,983.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,547.06/21,778.20 = 8,983.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,547.06x = 21,778.20 × 8,983.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,547.06x = 195,647,073.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,647,073.08/14,547.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,449.25

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