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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,593.24, 21,854.78 and 8,334.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,593.24, 21,854.78 and 8,334.28 is: 12,481.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,593.24 : 21,854.78 = 8,334.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,593.24/21,854.78 = 8,334.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,593.24x = 21,854.78 × 8,334.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,593.24x = 182,143,759.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,143,759.55/14,593.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,481.38

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