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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,479.51, 21,722.45 and 8,242.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,479.51, 21,722.45 and 8,242.46 is: 12,365.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,479.51 : 21,722.45 = 8,242.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,479.51/21,722.45 = 8,242.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,479.51x = 21,722.45 × 8,242.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,479.51x = 179,046,425.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,046,425.23/14,479.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,365.50

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