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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,565.29, 21,869.82 and 8,332.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,565.29, 21,869.82 and 8,332.34 is: 12,511.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,565.29 : 21,869.82 = 8,332.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,565.29/21,869.82 = 8,332.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,565.29x = 21,869.82 × 8,332.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,565.29x = 182,226,775.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,226,775.98/14,565.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,511.03

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