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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,583.40, 21,858.90 and 8,014.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,583.40, 21,858.90 and 8,014.30 is: 12,012.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,583.40 : 21,858.90 = 8,014.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,583.40/21,858.90 = 8,014.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,583.40x = 21,858.90 × 8,014.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,583.40x = 175,183,782.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,183,782.27/14,583.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,012.55

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