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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,630.40, 21,908.48 and 8,049.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,630.40, 21,908.48 and 8,049.15 is: 12,053.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,630.40 : 21,908.48 = 8,049.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,630.40/21,908.48 = 8,049.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,630.40x = 21,908.48 × 8,049.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,630.40x = 176,344,601.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,344,601.55/14,630.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,053.30

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