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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,940.70, 22,375.05 and 7,999.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,940.70, 22,375.05 and 7,999.90 is: 11,980.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,940.70 : 22,375.05 = 7,999.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,940.70/22,375.05 = 7,999.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,940.70x = 22,375.05 × 7,999.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,940.70x = 178,998,162.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,998,162.50/14,940.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,980.57

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