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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,953.36, 22,436.52 and 8,019.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,953.36, 22,436.52 and 8,019.76 is: 12,033.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,953.36 : 22,436.52 = 8,019.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,953.36/22,436.52 = 8,019.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,953.36x = 22,436.52 × 8,019.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,953.36x = 179,935,505.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,935,505.64/14,953.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,033.12

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