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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,477.42, 19,977.24 and 8,510.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,477.42, 19,977.24 and 8,510.96 is: 11,744.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,477.42 : 19,977.24 = 8,510.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,477.42/19,977.24 = 8,510.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,477.42x = 19,977.24 × 8,510.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,477.42x = 170,025,490.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,025,490.55/14,477.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,744.18

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