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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,591.18, 21,884.72 and 8,330.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,591.18, 21,884.72 and 8,330.88 is: 12,495.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,591.18 : 21,884.72 = 8,330.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,591.18/21,884.72 = 8,330.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,591.18x = 21,884.72 × 8,330.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,591.18x = 182,318,934.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,318,934.50/14,591.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,495.15

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