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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,552.06, 21,807.23 and 8,299.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,552.06, 21,807.23 and 8,299.13 is: 12,436.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,552.06 : 21,807.23 = 8,299.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,552.06/21,807.23 = 8,299.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,552.06x = 21,807.23 × 8,299.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,552.06x = 180,980,886.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,980,886.18/14,552.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,436.79

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