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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,993.84, 22,471.32 and 8,060.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,993.84, 22,471.32 and 8,060.24 is: 12,079.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,993.84 : 22,471.32 = 8,060.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,993.84/22,471.32 = 8,060.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,993.84x = 22,471.32 × 8,060.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,993.84x = 181,124,232.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,124,232.32/14,993.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,079.91

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