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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,651.62, 21,973.16 and 8,410.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,651.62, 21,973.16 and 8,410.56 is: 12,613.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,651.62 : 21,973.16 = 8,410.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,651.62/21,973.16 = 8,410.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,651.62x = 21,973.16 × 8,410.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,651.62x = 184,806,580.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,806,580.57/14,651.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,613.39

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