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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,623.04, 21,899.40 and 8,364.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,623.04, 21,899.40 and 8,364.08 is: 12,526.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,623.04 : 21,899.40 = 8,364.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,623.04/21,899.40 = 8,364.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,623.04x = 21,899.40 × 8,364.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,623.04x = 183,168,224.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,168,224.06/14,623.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,526.01

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