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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,964.40, 22,414.20 and 8,030.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,964.40, 22,414.20 and 8,030.80 is: 12,028.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,964.40 : 22,414.20 = 8,030.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,964.40/22,414.20 = 8,030.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,964.40x = 22,414.20 × 8,030.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,964.40x = 180,003,957.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,003,957.36/14,964.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,028.81

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