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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,554.31, 21,810.60 and 8,301.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,554.31, 21,810.60 and 8,301.38 is: 12,440.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,554.31 : 21,810.60 = 8,301.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,554.31/21,810.60 = 8,301.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,554.31x = 21,810.60 × 8,301.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,554.31x = 181,057,969.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,057,969.58/14,554.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,440.17

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