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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,829.21, 22,229.55 and 8,583.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,829.21, 22,229.55 and 8,583.51 is: 12,867.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,829.21 : 22,229.55 = 8,583.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,829.21/22,229.55 = 8,583.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,829.21x = 22,229.55 × 8,583.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,829.21x = 190,807,564.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,807,564.72/14,829.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,867.01

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