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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,985.36, 22,468.32 and 8,064.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,985.36, 22,468.32 and 8,064.72 is: 12,091.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,985.36 : 22,468.32 = 8,064.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,985.36/22,468.32 = 8,064.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,985.36x = 22,468.32 × 8,064.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,985.36x = 181,200,709.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,200,709.67/14,985.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,091.85

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