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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,548.77, 21,828.29 and 8,995.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,548.77, 21,828.29 and 8,995.68 is: 13,496.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,548.77 : 21,828.29 = 8,995.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,548.77/21,828.29 = 8,995.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,548.77x = 21,828.29 × 8,995.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,548.77x = 196,360,266.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,360,266.81/14,548.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,496.69

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