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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,644.18, 21,945.23 and 8,324.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,644.18, 21,945.23 and 8,324.08 is: 12,474.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,644.18 : 21,945.23 = 8,324.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,644.18/21,945.23 = 8,324.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,644.18x = 21,945.23 × 8,324.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,644.18x = 182,673,850.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,673,850.14/14,644.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,474.16

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