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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,985.36, 22,484.52 and 8,051.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,985.36, 22,484.52 and 8,051.76 is: 12,081.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,985.36 : 22,484.52 = 8,051.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,985.36/22,484.52 = 8,051.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,985.36x = 22,484.52 × 8,051.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,985.36x = 181,039,958.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,039,958.76/14,985.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,081.12

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