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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,959.61, 22,445.90 and 8,026.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,959.61, 22,445.90 and 8,026.01 is: 12,042.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,959.61 : 22,445.90 = 8,026.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,959.61/22,445.90 = 8,026.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,959.61x = 22,445.90 × 8,026.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,959.61x = 180,150,977.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,150,977.73/14,959.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,042.49

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