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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,670.16, 22,004.60 and 8,099.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,670.16, 22,004.60 and 8,099.60 is: 12,149.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,670.16 : 22,004.60 = 8,099.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,670.16/22,004.60 = 8,099.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,670.16x = 22,004.60 × 8,099.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,670.16x = 178,228,458.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,228,458.16/14,670.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,149.05

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