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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,764.48, 22,127.28 and 8,187.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,764.48, 22,127.28 and 8,187.28 is: 12,270.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,764.48 : 22,127.28 = 8,187.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,764.48/22,127.28 = 8,187.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,764.48x = 22,127.28 × 8,187.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,764.48x = 181,162,237.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,162,237.00/14,764.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,270.14

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