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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,999.06, 22,512.24 and 7,984.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,999.06, 22,512.24 and 7,984.96 is: 11,984.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,999.06 : 22,512.24 = 7,984.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,999.06/22,512.24 = 7,984.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,999.06x = 22,512.24 × 7,984.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,999.06x = 179,759,279.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,759,279.63/14,999.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,984.70

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