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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,579.74, 21,879.26 and 8,010.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,579.74, 21,879.26 and 8,010.50 is: 12,021.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,579.74 : 21,879.26 = 8,010.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,579.74/21,879.26 = 8,010.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,579.74x = 21,879.26 × 8,010.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,579.74x = 175,263,772.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,263,772.18/14,579.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,021.05

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