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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,674.80, 22,012.20 and 8,097.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,674.80, 22,012.20 and 8,097.60 is: 12,146.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,674.80 : 22,012.20 = 8,097.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,674.80/22,012.20 = 8,097.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,674.80x = 22,012.20 × 8,097.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,674.80x = 178,245,990.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,245,990.72/14,674.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,146.40

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