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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,599.06, 21,863.52 and 8,340.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,599.06, 21,863.52 and 8,340.14 is: 12,490.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,599.06 : 21,863.52 = 8,340.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,599.06/21,863.52 = 8,340.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,599.06x = 21,863.52 × 8,340.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,599.06x = 182,344,817.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,344,817.69/14,599.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,490.18

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