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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,619.72, 21,949.02 and 8,385.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,619.72, 21,949.02 and 8,385.96 is: 12,590.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,619.72 : 21,949.02 = 8,385.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,619.72/21,949.02 = 8,385.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,619.72x = 21,949.02 × 8,385.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,619.72x = 184,063,603.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,063,603.76/14,619.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,590.09

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