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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,996.01, 22,472.13 and 8,435.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,996.01, 22,472.13 and 8,435.01 is: 12,640.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,996.01 : 22,472.13 = 8,435.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,996.01/22,472.13 = 8,435.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,996.01x = 22,472.13 × 8,435.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,996.01x = 189,552,641.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,552,641.27/14,996.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,640.21

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