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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,773.59, 22,168.67 and 7,847.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,773.59, 22,168.67 and 7,847.91 is: 11,776.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,773.59 : 22,168.67 = 7,847.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,773.59/22,168.67 = 7,847.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,773.59x = 22,168.67 × 7,847.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,773.59x = 173,977,687.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,977,687.74/14,773.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,776.26

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