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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,630.55, 21,910.62 and 8,371.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,630.55, 21,910.62 and 8,371.59 is: 12,537.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,630.55 : 21,910.62 = 8,371.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,630.55/21,910.62 = 8,371.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,630.55x = 21,910.62 × 8,371.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,630.55x = 183,426,727.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,426,727.29/14,630.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,537.24

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