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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,584.26, 21,876.45 and 8,006.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,584.26, 21,876.45 and 8,006.86 is: 12,010.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,584.26 : 21,876.45 = 8,006.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,584.26/21,876.45 = 8,006.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,584.26x = 21,876.45 × 8,006.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,584.26x = 175,161,672.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,161,672.45/14,584.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,010.32

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