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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,627.34, 21,944.25 and 8,050.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,627.34, 21,944.25 and 8,050.14 is: 12,076.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,627.34 : 21,944.25 = 8,050.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,627.34/21,944.25 = 8,050.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,627.34x = 21,944.25 × 8,050.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,627.34x = 176,654,284.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,654,284.70/14,627.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,076.99

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