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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,601.52, 21,905.70 and 8,024.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,601.52, 21,905.70 and 8,024.32 is: 12,038.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,601.52 : 21,905.70 = 8,024.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,601.52/21,905.70 = 8,024.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,601.52x = 21,905.70 × 8,024.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,601.52x = 175,778,346.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,778,346.62/14,601.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,038.36

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