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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,972.11, 22,464.65 and 8,038.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,972.11, 22,464.65 and 8,038.51 is: 12,061.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,972.11 : 22,464.65 = 8,038.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,972.11/22,464.65 = 8,038.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,972.11x = 22,464.65 × 8,038.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,972.11x = 180,582,313.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,582,313.67/14,972.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,061.25

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