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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,971.11, 22,463.15 and 8,037.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,971.11, 22,463.15 and 8,037.51 is: 12,059.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,971.11 : 22,463.15 = 8,037.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,971.11/22,463.15 = 8,037.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,971.11x = 22,463.15 × 8,037.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,971.11x = 180,547,752.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,547,752.57/14,971.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,059.74

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