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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,976.09, 22,464.17 and 8,402.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,976.09, 22,464.17 and 8,402.79 is: 12,604.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,976.09 : 22,464.17 = 8,402.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,976.09/22,464.17 = 8,402.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,976.09x = 22,464.17 × 8,402.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,976.09x = 188,761,650.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,761,650.41/14,976.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,604.20

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