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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,627.79, 21,906.51 and 8,368.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,627.79, 21,906.51 and 8,368.85 is: 12,533.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,627.79 : 21,906.51 = 8,368.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,627.79/21,906.51 = 8,368.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,627.79x = 21,906.51 × 8,368.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,627.79x = 183,332,296.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,332,296.21/14,627.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,533.15

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