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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,644.94, 21,963.14 and 8,403.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,644.94, 21,963.14 and 8,403.89 is: 12,603.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,644.94 : 21,963.14 = 8,403.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,644.94/21,963.14 = 8,403.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,644.94x = 21,963.14 × 8,403.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,644.94x = 184,575,660.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,575,660.78/14,644.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,603.38

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