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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,596.58, 21,859.76 and 8,337.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,596.58, 21,859.76 and 8,337.62 is: 12,486.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,596.58 : 21,859.76 = 8,337.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,596.58/21,859.76 = 8,337.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,596.58x = 21,859.76 × 8,337.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,596.58x = 182,258,372.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,258,372.17/14,596.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,486.38

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