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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,674.90, 21,996.15 and 8,105.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,674.90, 21,996.15 and 8,105.80 is: 12,149.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,674.90 : 21,996.15 = 8,105.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,674.90/21,996.15 = 8,105.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,674.90x = 21,996.15 × 8,105.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,674.90x = 178,296,392.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,296,392.67/14,674.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,149.75

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