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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,583.34, 21,865.58 and 8,007.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,583.34, 21,865.58 and 8,007.76 is: 12,006.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,583.34 : 21,865.58 = 8,007.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,583.34/21,865.58 = 8,007.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,583.34x = 21,865.58 × 8,007.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,583.34x = 175,094,207.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,094,207.57/14,583.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,006.46

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