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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,580.59, 21,892.76 and 8,347.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,580.59, 21,892.76 and 8,347.64 is: 12,533.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,580.59 : 21,892.76 = 8,347.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,580.59/21,892.76 = 8,347.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,580.59x = 21,892.76 × 8,347.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,580.59x = 182,752,727.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,752,727.88/14,580.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,533.98

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