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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,595.39, 21,892.01 and 8,335.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,595.39, 21,892.01 and 8,335.71 is: 12,502.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,595.39 : 21,892.01 = 8,335.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,595.39/21,892.01 = 8,335.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,595.39x = 21,892.01 × 8,335.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,595.39x = 182,485,405.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,485,405.00/14,595.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,502.95

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