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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,588.40, 21,866.40 and 8,019.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,588.40, 21,866.40 and 8,019.30 is: 12,020.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,588.40 : 21,866.40 = 8,019.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,588.40/21,866.40 = 8,019.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,588.40x = 21,866.40 × 8,019.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,588.40x = 175,353,221.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,353,221.52/14,588.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,020.04

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