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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,611.30, 21,906.15 and 8,044.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,611.30, 21,906.15 and 8,044.90 is: 12,061.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,611.30 : 21,906.15 = 8,044.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,611.30/21,906.15 = 8,044.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,611.30x = 21,906.15 × 8,044.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,611.30x = 176,232,786.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,232,786.14/14,611.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,061.40

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