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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,991.84, 22,468.32 and 8,058.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,991.84, 22,468.32 and 8,058.24 is: 12,076.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,991.84 : 22,468.32 = 8,058.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,991.84/22,468.32 = 8,058.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,991.84x = 22,468.32 × 8,058.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,991.84x = 181,055,114.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,055,114.96/14,991.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,076.91

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