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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,659.40, 22,005.30 and 8,098.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,659.40, 22,005.30 and 8,098.40 is: 12,156.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,659.40 : 22,005.30 = 8,098.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,659.40/22,005.30 = 8,098.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,659.40x = 22,005.30 × 8,098.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,659.40x = 178,207,721.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,207,721.52/14,659.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,156.55

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