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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,620.56, 21,899.36 and 8,363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,620.56, 21,899.36 and 8,363 is: 12,526.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,620.56 : 21,899.36 = 8,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,620.56/21,899.36 = 8,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,620.56x = 21,899.36 × 8,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,620.56x = 183,144,347.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,144,347.68/14,620.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,526.49

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