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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,718.51, 22,077.77 and 8,912.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,718.51, 22,077.77 and 8,912.03 is: 13,368.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,718.51 : 22,077.77 = 8,912.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,718.51/22,077.77 = 8,912.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,718.51x = 22,077.77 × 8,912.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,718.51x = 196,757,593.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,757,593.62/14,718.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,368.04

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