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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,426.62, 21,640.92 and 8,512.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,426.62, 21,640.92 and 8,512.15 is: 12,768.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,426.62 : 21,640.92 = 8,512.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,426.62/21,640.92 = 8,512.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,426.62x = 21,640.92 × 8,512.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,426.62x = 184,210,757.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,210,757.18/14,426.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,768.81

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