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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,626.47, 21,902.31 and 8,045.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,626.47, 21,902.31 and 8,045.43 is: 12,047.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,626.47 : 21,902.31 = 8,045.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,626.47/21,902.31 = 8,045.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,626.47x = 21,902.31 × 8,045.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,626.47x = 176,213,501.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,213,501.94/14,626.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,047.58

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