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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,961.62, 22,448.90 and 8,028.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,961.62, 22,448.90 and 8,028.02 is: 12,045.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,961.62 : 22,448.90 = 8,028.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,961.62/22,448.90 = 8,028.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,961.62x = 22,448.90 × 8,028.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,961.62x = 180,220,218.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,220,218.18/14,961.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,045.50

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