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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,957.61, 22,442.90 and 8,024.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,957.61, 22,442.90 and 8,024.01 is: 12,039.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,957.61 : 22,442.90 = 8,024.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,957.61/22,442.90 = 8,024.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,957.61x = 22,442.90 × 8,024.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,957.61x = 180,082,013.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,082,013.91/14,957.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,039.49

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