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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,760.77, 22,121.33 and 8,087.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,760.77, 22,121.33 and 8,087.23 is: 12,119.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,760.77 : 22,121.33 = 8,087.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,760.77/22,121.33 = 8,087.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,760.77x = 22,121.33 × 8,087.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,760.77x = 178,900,146.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,900,146.40/14,760.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,119.98

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