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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,717.57, 22,028.09 and 8,043.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,717.57, 22,028.09 and 8,043.84 is: 12,039.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,717.57 : 22,028.09 = 8,043.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,717.57/22,028.09 = 8,043.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,717.57x = 22,028.09 × 8,043.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,717.57x = 177,190,391.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,190,391.25/14,717.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,039.38

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