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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,635.44, 21,921.32 and 8,995.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,635.44, 21,921.32 and 8,995.96 is: 13,474.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,635.44 : 21,921.32 = 8,995.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,635.44/21,921.32 = 8,995.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,635.44x = 21,921.32 × 8,995.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,635.44x = 197,203,317.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,203,317.87/14,635.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,474.37

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