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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,640.08, 21,941.31 and 7,619.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,640.08, 21,941.31 and 7,619.12 is: 11,418.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,640.08 : 21,941.31 = 7,619.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,640.08/21,941.31 = 7,619.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,640.08x = 21,941.31 × 7,619.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,640.08x = 167,173,473.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,173,473.85/14,640.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,418.89

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