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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,595.52, 21,893.34 and 8,018.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,595.52, 21,893.34 and 8,018.11 is: 12,027.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,595.52 : 21,893.34 = 8,018.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,595.52/21,893.34 = 8,018.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,595.52x = 21,893.34 × 8,018.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,595.52x = 175,543,208.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,543,208.39/14,595.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,027.20

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