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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,604.94, 21,872.34 and 8,345.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,604.94, 21,872.34 and 8,345.98 is: 12,498.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,604.94 : 21,872.34 = 8,345.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,604.94/21,872.34 = 8,345.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,604.94x = 21,872.34 × 8,345.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,604.94x = 182,546,112.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,546,112.19/14,604.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,498.93

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