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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,612.80, 21,908.40 and 8,046.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,612.80, 21,908.40 and 8,046.40 is: 12,063.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,612.80 : 21,908.40 = 8,046.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,612.80/21,908.40 = 8,046.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,612.80x = 21,908.40 × 8,046.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,612.80x = 176,283,749.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,283,749.76/14,612.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,063.65

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