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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,633.08, 21,930.18 and 8,395

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,633.08, 21,930.18 and 8,395 is: 12,581.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,633.08 : 21,930.18 = 8,395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,633.08/21,930.18 = 8,395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,633.08x = 21,930.18 × 8,395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,633.08x = 184,103,861.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,103,861.10/14,633.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,581.35

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