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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,996.24, 22,465.74 and 8,402.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,996.24, 22,465.74 and 8,402.48 is: 12,587.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,996.24 : 22,465.74 = 8,402.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,996.24/22,465.74 = 8,402.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,996.24x = 22,465.74 × 8,402.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,996.24x = 188,767,931.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,767,931.04/14,996.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,587.68

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