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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,666.60, 21,999.90 and 8,820.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,666.60, 21,999.90 and 8,820.20 is: 13,230.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,666.60 : 21,999.90 = 8,820.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,666.60/21,999.90 = 8,820.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,666.60x = 21,999.90 × 8,820.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,666.60x = 194,043,517.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,043,517.98/14,666.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,230.30

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