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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,558.35, 21,801.68 and 8,302.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,558.35, 21,801.68 and 8,302.93 is: 12,433.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,558.35 : 21,801.68 = 8,302.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,558.35/21,801.68 = 8,302.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,558.35x = 21,801.68 × 8,302.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,558.35x = 181,017,822.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,017,822.92/14,558.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,433.95

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