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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,563.93, 21,867.76 and 8,330.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,563.93, 21,867.76 and 8,330.98 is: 12,508.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,563.93 : 21,867.76 = 8,330.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,563.93/21,867.76 = 8,330.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,563.93x = 21,867.76 × 8,330.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,563.93x = 182,179,720.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,179,720.21/14,563.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,508.97

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