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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,630.47, 21,908.31 and 8,049.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,630.47, 21,908.31 and 8,049.43 is: 12,053.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,630.47 : 21,908.31 = 8,049.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,630.47/21,908.31 = 8,049.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,630.47x = 21,908.31 × 8,049.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,630.47x = 176,349,407.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,349,407.76/14,630.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,053.57

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