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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,632.96, 21,949.44 and 8,055.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,632.96, 21,949.44 and 8,055.76 is: 12,083.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,632.96 : 21,949.44 = 8,055.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,632.96/21,949.44 = 8,055.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,632.96x = 21,949.44 × 8,055.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,632.96x = 176,819,420.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,819,420.77/14,632.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,083.64

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