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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,727.70, 22,079.40 and 7,802.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,727.70, 22,079.40 and 7,802.20 is: 11,696.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,727.70 : 22,079.40 = 7,802.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,727.70/22,079.40 = 7,802.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,727.70x = 22,079.40 × 7,802.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,727.70x = 172,267,894.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,267,894.68/14,727.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,696.86

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