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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,564.40, 21,853.80 and 8,329.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,564.40, 21,853.80 and 8,329.20 is: 12,497.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,564.40 : 21,853.80 = 8,329.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,564.40/21,853.80 = 8,329.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,564.40x = 21,853.80 × 8,329.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,564.40x = 182,024,670.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,024,670.96/14,564.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,497.92

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