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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,605.08, 21,872.52 and 8,346.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,605.08, 21,872.52 and 8,346.16 is: 12,499.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,605.08 : 21,872.52 = 8,346.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,605.08/21,872.52 = 8,346.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,605.08x = 21,872.52 × 8,346.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,605.08x = 182,551,551.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,551,551.52/14,605.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,499.18

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