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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,593.44, 21,888.09 and 8,333.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,593.44, 21,888.09 and 8,333.13 is: 12,498.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,593.44 : 21,888.09 = 8,333.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,593.44/21,888.09 = 8,333.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,593.44x = 21,888.09 × 8,333.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,593.44x = 182,396,299.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,396,299.42/14,593.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,498.51

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