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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,660.92, 21,992.46 and 8,090.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,660.92, 21,992.46 and 8,090.20 is: 12,135.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,660.92 : 21,992.46 = 8,090.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,660.92/21,992.46 = 8,090.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,660.92x = 21,992.46 × 8,090.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,660.92x = 177,923,399.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,923,399.89/14,660.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,135.90

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