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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,407.77, 21,611.43 and 8,787.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,407.77, 21,611.43 and 8,787.09 is: 13,180.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,407.77 : 21,611.43 = 8,787.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,407.77/21,611.43 = 8,787.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,407.77x = 21,611.43 × 8,787.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,407.77x = 189,901,580.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,901,580.44/14,407.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,180.50

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