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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,603.40, 21,905.10 and 8,042.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,603.40, 21,905.10 and 8,042.40 is: 12,063.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,603.40 : 21,905.10 = 8,042.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,603.40/21,905.10 = 8,042.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,603.40x = 21,905.10 × 8,042.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,603.40x = 176,169,576.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,169,576.24/14,603.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,063.60

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