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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,781.39, 22,178.69 and 8,029.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,781.39, 22,178.69 and 8,029.02 is: 12,047.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,781.39 : 22,178.69 = 8,029.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,781.39/22,178.69 = 8,029.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,781.39x = 22,178.69 × 8,029.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,781.39x = 178,073,145.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,073,145.58/14,781.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,047.12

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