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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,617.75, 21,926.63 and 8,373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,617.75, 21,926.63 and 8,373.44 is: 12,560.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,617.75 : 21,926.63 = 8,373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,617.75/21,926.63 = 8,373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,617.75x = 21,926.63 × 8,373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,617.75x = 183,601,320.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,601,320.71/14,617.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,560.16

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