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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,994.84, 22,472.82 and 8,061.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,994.84, 22,472.82 and 8,061.24 is: 12,081.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,994.84 : 22,472.82 = 8,061.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,994.84/22,472.82 = 8,061.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,994.84x = 22,472.82 × 8,061.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,994.84x = 181,158,795.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,158,795.50/14,994.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,081.41

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