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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,552.40, 21,773.64 and 8,910

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,552.40, 21,773.64 and 8,910 is: 13,331.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,552.40 : 21,773.64 = 8,910 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,552.40/21,773.64 = 8,910/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,552.40x = 21,773.64 × 8,910
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,552.40x = 194,003,132.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,003,132.40/14,552.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,331.35

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