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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,666.40, 21,983.40 and 8,097.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,666.40, 21,983.40 and 8,097.30 is: 12,137.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,666.40 : 21,983.40 = 8,097.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,666.40/21,983.40 = 8,097.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,666.40x = 21,983.40 × 8,097.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,666.40x = 178,006,184.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,006,184.82/14,666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,137.01

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