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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,620.40, 21,954.90 and 8,051.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,620.40, 21,954.90 and 8,051.30 is: 12,090.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,620.40 : 21,954.90 = 8,051.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,620.40/21,954.90 = 8,051.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,620.40x = 21,954.90 × 8,051.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,620.40x = 176,765,486.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,765,486.37/14,620.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,090.33

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