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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,637.06, 21,918 and 8,055.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,637.06, 21,918 and 8,055.90 is: 12,063.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,637.06 : 21,918 = 8,055.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,637.06/21,918 = 8,055.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,637.06x = 21,918 × 8,055.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,637.06x = 176,569,216.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,569,216.20/14,637.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,063.16

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