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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,563.24, 21,848.36 and 8,645.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,563.24, 21,848.36 and 8,645.28 is: 12,970.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,563.24 : 21,848.36 = 8,645.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,563.24/21,848.36 = 8,645.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,563.24x = 21,848.36 × 8,645.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,563.24x = 188,885,211.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,885,211.79/14,563.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,970.00

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