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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,620.26, 21,920.67 and 8,049.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,620.26, 21,920.67 and 8,049.54 is: 12,068.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,620.26 : 21,920.67 = 8,049.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,620.26/21,920.67 = 8,049.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,620.26x = 21,920.67 × 8,049.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,620.26x = 176,451,309.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,451,309.99/14,620.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,068.96

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