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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,779.88, 22,176.43 and 8,027.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,779.88, 22,176.43 and 8,027.52 is: 12,044.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,779.88 : 22,176.43 = 8,027.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,779.88/22,176.43 = 8,027.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,779.88x = 22,176.43 × 8,027.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,779.88x = 178,021,802.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,021,802.02/14,779.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,044.87

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