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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,680.10, 21,982.56 and 8,098.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,680.10, 21,982.56 and 8,098.97 is: 12,127.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,680.10 : 21,982.56 = 8,098.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,680.10/21,982.56 = 8,098.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,680.10x = 21,982.56 × 8,098.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,680.10x = 178,036,093.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,036,093.96/14,680.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,127.72

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