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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,621.76, 21,922.92 and 8,051.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,621.76, 21,922.92 and 8,051.04 is: 12,071.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,621.76 : 21,922.92 = 8,051.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,621.76/21,922.92 = 8,051.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,621.76x = 21,922.92 × 8,051.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,621.76x = 176,502,305.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,502,305.84/14,621.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,071.21

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