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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,669.84, 21,967.20 and 8,088.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,669.84, 21,967.20 and 8,088.73 is: 12,112.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,669.84 : 21,967.20 = 8,088.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,669.84/21,967.20 = 8,088.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,669.84x = 21,967.20 × 8,088.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,669.84x = 177,686,694.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,686,694.74/14,669.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,112.38

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