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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,621.54, 21,897.16 and 8,362.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,621.54, 21,897.16 and 8,362.58 is: 12,523.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,621.54 : 21,897.16 = 8,362.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,621.54/21,897.16 = 8,362.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,621.54x = 21,897.16 × 8,362.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,621.54x = 183,116,621.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,116,621.88/14,621.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,523.76

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