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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,611.59, 21,923.46 and 8,037.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,611.59, 21,923.46 and 8,037.23 is: 12,059.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,611.59 : 21,923.46 = 8,037.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,611.59/21,923.46 = 8,037.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,611.59x = 21,923.46 × 8,037.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,611.59x = 176,203,780.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,203,780.80/14,611.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,059.18

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