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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,680.40, 22,004.40 and 8,111.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,680.40, 22,004.40 and 8,111.30 is: 12,158.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,680.40 : 22,004.40 = 8,111.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,680.40/22,004.40 = 8,111.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,680.40x = 22,004.40 × 8,111.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,680.40x = 178,484,289.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,484,289.72/14,680.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,158.00

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