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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,620.51, 21,921.04 and 8,049.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,620.51, 21,921.04 and 8,049.79 is: 12,069.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,620.51 : 21,921.04 = 8,049.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,620.51/21,921.04 = 8,049.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,620.51x = 21,921.04 × 8,049.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,620.51x = 176,459,768.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,459,768.58/14,620.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,069.33

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