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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,464.23, 21,677.38 and 8,227.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,464.23, 21,677.38 and 8,227.11 is: 12,329.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,464.23 : 21,677.38 = 8,227.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,464.23/21,677.38 = 8,227.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,464.23x = 21,677.38 × 8,227.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,464.23x = 178,342,189.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,342,189.77/14,464.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,329.88

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