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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,998.84, 22,478.82 and 8,065.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,998.84, 22,478.82 and 8,065.24 is: 12,087.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,998.84 : 22,478.82 = 8,065.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,998.84/22,478.82 = 8,065.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,998.84x = 22,478.82 × 8,065.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,998.84x = 181,297,078.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,297,078.22/14,998.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,087.41

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