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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,644.24, 21,962.10 and 8,403.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,644.24, 21,962.10 and 8,403.19 is: 12,602.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,644.24 : 21,962.10 = 8,403.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,644.24/21,962.10 = 8,403.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,644.24x = 21,962.10 × 8,403.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,644.24x = 184,551,699.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,551,699.10/14,644.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,602.34

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