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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,962.86, 22,450.77 and 8,029.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,962.86, 22,450.77 and 8,029.26 is: 12,047.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,962.86 : 22,450.77 = 8,029.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,962.86/22,450.77 = 8,029.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,962.86x = 22,450.77 × 8,029.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,962.86x = 180,263,069.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,263,069.53/14,962.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,047.37

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