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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,595.89, 21,885.57 and 8,269.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,595.89, 21,885.57 and 8,269.97 is: 12,400.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,595.89 : 21,885.57 = 8,269.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,595.89/21,885.57 = 8,269.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,595.89x = 21,885.57 × 8,269.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,595.89x = 180,992,897.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,992,897.91/14,595.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,400.27

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