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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,628.40, 21,926.40 and 8,059.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,628.40, 21,926.40 and 8,059.30 is: 12,080.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,628.40 : 21,926.40 = 8,059.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,628.40/21,926.40 = 8,059.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,628.40x = 21,926.40 × 8,059.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,628.40x = 176,711,435.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,711,435.52/14,628.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,080.02

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