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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,605.44, 21,873.09 and 8,346.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,605.44, 21,873.09 and 8,346.48 is: 12,499.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,605.44 : 21,873.09 = 8,346.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,605.44/21,873.09 = 8,346.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,605.44x = 21,873.09 × 8,346.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,605.44x = 182,563,308.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,563,308.22/14,605.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,499.68

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