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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,977.64, 22,472.92 and 8,044.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,977.64, 22,472.92 and 8,044.04 is: 12,069.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,977.64 : 22,472.92 = 8,044.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,977.64/22,472.92 = 8,044.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,977.64x = 22,472.92 × 8,044.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,977.64x = 180,773,067.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,773,067.40/14,977.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,069.53

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