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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,566.03, 21,870.92 and 8,333.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,566.03, 21,870.92 and 8,333.08 is: 12,512.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,566.03 : 21,870.92 = 8,333.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,566.03/21,870.92 = 8,333.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,566.03x = 21,870.92 × 8,333.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,566.03x = 182,252,126.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,252,126.03/14,566.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,512.13

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