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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,593.32, 21,854.90 and 8,334.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,593.32, 21,854.90 and 8,334.36 is: 12,481.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,593.32 : 21,854.90 = 8,334.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,593.32/21,854.90 = 8,334.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,593.32x = 21,854.90 × 8,334.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,593.32x = 182,146,562.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,146,562.69/14,593.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,481.50

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