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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,916.36, 22,391.82 and 8,004.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,916.36, 22,391.82 and 8,004.36 is: 12,015.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,916.36 : 22,391.82 = 8,004.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,916.36/22,391.82 = 8,004.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,916.36x = 22,391.82 × 8,004.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,916.36x = 179,232,188.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,232,188.34/14,916.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,015.81

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