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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,599.92, 21,879.32 and 8,350.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,599.92, 21,879.32 and 8,350.56 is: 12,514.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,599.92 : 21,879.32 = 8,350.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,599.92/21,879.32 = 8,350.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,599.92x = 21,879.32 × 8,350.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,599.92x = 182,704,574.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,704,574.42/14,599.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,514.08

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