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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,593.20, 21,889.80 and 8,350.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,593.20, 21,889.80 and 8,350.80 is: 12,526.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,593.20 : 21,889.80 = 8,350.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,593.20/21,889.80 = 8,350.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,593.20x = 21,889.80 × 8,350.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,593.20x = 182,797,341.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,797,341.84/14,593.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,526.20

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