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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,548.08, 21,806.59 and 8,294.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,548.08, 21,806.59 and 8,294.63 is: 12,433.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,548.08 : 21,806.59 = 8,294.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,548.08/21,806.59 = 8,294.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,548.08x = 21,806.59 × 8,294.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,548.08x = 180,877,595.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,877,595.61/14,548.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,433.09

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