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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,624.73, 21,940.32 and 8,047.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,624.73, 21,940.32 and 8,047.53 is: 12,073.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,624.73 : 21,940.32 = 8,047.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,624.73/21,940.32 = 8,047.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,624.73x = 21,940.32 × 8,047.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,624.73x = 176,565,383.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,565,383.41/14,624.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,073.07

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