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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,919.80, 22,379.70 and 8,007.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,919.80, 22,379.70 and 8,007.80 is: 12,011.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,919.80 : 22,379.70 = 8,007.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,919.80/22,379.70 = 8,007.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,919.80x = 22,379.70 × 8,007.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,919.80x = 179,212,161.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,212,161.66/14,919.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,011.70

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