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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,943.70, 22,379.55 and 8,002.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,943.70, 22,379.55 and 8,002.90 is: 11,985.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,943.70 : 22,379.55 = 8,002.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,943.70/22,379.55 = 8,002.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,943.70x = 22,379.55 × 8,002.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,943.70x = 179,101,300.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,101,300.70/14,943.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,985.07

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