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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,617.70, 21,926.55 and 8,375.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,617.70, 21,926.55 and 8,375.30 is: 12,562.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,617.70 : 21,926.55 = 8,375.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,617.70/21,926.55 = 8,375.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,617.70x = 21,926.55 × 8,375.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,617.70x = 183,641,434.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,641,434.22/14,617.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,562.95

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