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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,484.06, 21,729.27 and 8,246.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,484.06, 21,729.27 and 8,246.99 is: 12,372.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,484.06 : 21,729.27 = 8,246.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,484.06/21,729.27 = 8,246.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,484.06x = 21,729.27 × 8,246.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,484.06x = 179,200,963.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,200,963.75/14,484.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,372.29

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