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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,611.90, 21,901.65 and 8,042.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,611.90, 21,901.65 and 8,042.80 is: 12,055.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,611.90 : 21,901.65 = 8,042.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,611.90/21,901.65 = 8,042.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,611.90x = 21,901.65 × 8,042.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,611.90x = 176,150,590.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,150,590.62/14,611.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,055.28

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