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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,581.25, 21,893.74 and 8,348.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,581.25, 21,893.74 and 8,348.30 is: 12,534.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,581.25 : 21,893.74 = 8,348.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,581.25/21,893.74 = 8,348.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,581.25x = 21,893.74 × 8,348.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,581.25x = 182,775,379.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,775,379.30/14,581.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,534.96

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