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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,598.90, 21,922.65 and 8,029.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,598.90, 21,922.65 and 8,029.80 is: 12,058.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,598.90 : 21,922.65 = 8,029.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,598.90/21,922.65 = 8,029.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,598.90x = 21,922.65 × 8,029.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,598.90x = 176,034,494.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,034,494.97/14,598.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,058.07

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