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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,671.59, 21,969.82 and 8,090.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,671.59, 21,969.82 and 8,090.48 is: 12,115.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,671.59 : 21,969.82 = 8,090.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,671.59/21,969.82 = 8,090.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,671.59x = 21,969.82 × 8,090.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,671.59x = 177,746,389.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,746,389.31/14,671.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,115.01

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