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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,982.20, 22,479.60 and 8,048.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,982.20, 22,479.60 and 8,048.60 is: 12,076.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,982.20 : 22,479.60 = 8,048.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,982.20/22,479.60 = 8,048.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,982.20x = 22,479.60 × 8,048.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,982.20x = 180,929,308.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,929,308.56/14,982.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,076.28

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