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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,593.58, 21,855.26 and 8,334.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,593.58, 21,855.26 and 8,334.62 is: 12,481.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,593.58 : 21,855.26 = 8,334.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,593.58/21,855.26 = 8,334.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,593.58x = 21,855.26 × 8,334.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,593.58x = 182,155,136.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,155,136.15/14,593.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,481.87

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