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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,587.62, 21,903.30 and 8,354.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,587.62, 21,903.30 and 8,354.68 is: 12,544.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,587.62 : 21,903.30 = 8,354.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,587.62/21,903.30 = 8,354.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,587.62x = 21,903.30 × 8,354.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,587.62x = 182,995,062.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,995,062.44/14,587.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,544.55

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