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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,970.61, 22,462.40 and 8,037.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,970.61, 22,462.40 and 8,037.01 is: 12,058.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,970.61 : 22,462.40 = 8,037.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,970.61/22,462.40 = 8,037.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,970.61x = 22,462.40 × 8,037.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,970.61x = 180,530,493.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,530,493.24/14,970.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,058.99

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