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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,681.70, 21,977.55 and 8,087.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,681.70, 21,977.55 and 8,087.70 is: 12,106.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,681.70 : 21,977.55 = 8,087.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,681.70/21,977.55 = 8,087.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,681.70x = 21,977.55 × 8,087.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,681.70x = 177,747,831.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,747,831.14/14,681.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,106.76

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