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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,553.41, 21,814.57 and 8,299.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,553.41, 21,814.57 and 8,299.95 is: 12,441.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,553.41 : 21,814.57 = 8,299.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,553.41/21,814.57 = 8,299.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,553.41x = 21,814.57 × 8,299.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,553.41x = 181,059,844.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,059,844.86/14,553.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,441.06

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