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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,563.29, 21,866.82 and 8,330.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,563.29, 21,866.82 and 8,330.34 is: 12,508.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,563.29 : 21,866.82 = 8,330.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,563.29/21,866.82 = 8,330.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,563.29x = 21,866.82 × 8,330.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,563.29x = 182,158,045.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,158,045.32/14,563.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,508.03

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