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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,720.40, 22,090.05 and 8,151.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,720.40, 22,090.05 and 8,151.30 is: 12,232.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,720.40 : 22,090.05 = 8,151.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,720.40/22,090.05 = 8,151.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,720.40x = 22,090.05 × 8,151.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,720.40x = 180,062,624.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,062,624.57/14,720.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,232.18

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