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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,989.36, 22,474.32 and 8,068.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,989.36, 22,474.32 and 8,068.72 is: 12,097.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,989.36 : 22,474.32 = 8,068.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,989.36/22,474.32 = 8,068.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,989.36x = 22,474.32 × 8,068.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,989.36x = 181,338,995.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,338,995.27/14,989.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,097.85

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