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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,628.74, 21,905.69 and 8,047.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,628.74, 21,905.69 and 8,047.67 is: 12,050.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,628.74 : 21,905.69 = 8,047.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,628.74/21,905.69 = 8,047.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,628.74x = 21,905.69 × 8,047.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,628.74x = 176,289,614.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,289,614.48/14,628.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,050.91

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