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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,627.97, 21,904.56 and 8,046.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,627.97, 21,904.56 and 8,046.93 is: 12,049.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,627.97 : 21,904.56 = 8,046.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,627.97/21,904.56 = 8,046.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,627.97x = 21,904.56 × 8,046.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,627.97x = 176,264,461.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,264,461.00/14,627.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,049.82

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