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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,972.04, 22,458.06 and 8,402.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,972.04, 22,458.06 and 8,402.84 is: 12,604.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,972.04 : 22,458.06 = 8,402.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,972.04/22,458.06 = 8,402.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,972.04x = 22,458.06 × 8,402.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,972.04x = 188,711,456.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,711,456.82/14,972.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,604.26

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