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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,630.56, 21,914.36 and 8,373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,630.56, 21,914.36 and 8,373 is: 12,541.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,630.56 : 21,914.36 = 8,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,630.56/21,914.36 = 8,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,630.56x = 21,914.36 × 8,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,630.56x = 183,488,936.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,488,936.28/14,630.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,541.48

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