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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,606.34, 21,913.29 and 8,373.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,606.34, 21,913.29 and 8,373.39 is: 12,562.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,606.34 : 21,913.29 = 8,373.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,606.34/21,913.29 = 8,373.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,606.34x = 21,913.29 × 8,373.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,606.34x = 183,488,523.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,488,523.35/14,606.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,562.25

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