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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,592.07, 21,853.02 and 8,333.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,592.07, 21,853.02 and 8,333.12 is: 12,479.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,592.07 : 21,853.02 = 8,333.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,592.07/21,853.02 = 8,333.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,592.07x = 21,853.02 × 8,333.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,592.07x = 182,103,699.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,103,699.94/14,592.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,479.63

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