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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,615.80, 21,912.90 and 8,049.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,615.80, 21,912.90 and 8,049.40 is: 12,068.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,615.80 : 21,912.90 = 8,049.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,615.80/21,912.90 = 8,049.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,615.80x = 21,912.90 × 8,049.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,615.80x = 176,385,697.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,385,697.26/14,615.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,068.15

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