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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,659.64, 21,989.70 and 8,084.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,659.64, 21,989.70 and 8,084.60 is: 12,127.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,659.64 : 21,989.70 = 8,084.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,659.64/21,989.70 = 8,084.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,659.64x = 21,989.70 × 8,084.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,659.64x = 177,777,928.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,777,928.62/14,659.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,127.03

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