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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,549.08, 21,808.09 and 8,295.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,549.08, 21,808.09 and 8,295.63 is: 12,434.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,549.08 : 21,808.09 = 8,295.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,549.08/21,808.09 = 8,295.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,549.08x = 21,808.09 × 8,295.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,549.08x = 180,911,845.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,911,845.65/14,549.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,434.59

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