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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,590.88, 21,865.82 and 8,341.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,590.88, 21,865.82 and 8,341.52 is: 12,500.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,590.88 : 21,865.82 = 8,341.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,590.88/21,865.82 = 8,341.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,590.88x = 21,865.82 × 8,341.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,590.88x = 182,394,174.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,394,174.85/14,590.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,500.56

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