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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,961.11, 22,448.15 and 8,027.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,961.11, 22,448.15 and 8,027.51 is: 12,044.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,961.11 : 22,448.15 = 8,027.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,961.11/22,448.15 = 8,027.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,961.11x = 22,448.15 × 8,027.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,961.11x = 180,202,748.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,202,748.61/14,961.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,044.74

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