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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,629.96, 21,944.94 and 8,052.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,629.96, 21,944.94 and 8,052.76 is: 12,079.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,629.96 : 21,944.94 = 8,052.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,629.96/21,944.94 = 8,052.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,629.96x = 21,944.94 × 8,052.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,629.96x = 176,717,335.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,717,335.03/14,629.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,079.14

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