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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,780.14, 22,176.81 and 8,027.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,780.14, 22,176.81 and 8,027.77 is: 12,045.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,780.14 : 22,176.81 = 8,027.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,780.14/22,176.81 = 8,027.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,780.14x = 22,176.81 × 8,027.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,780.14x = 178,030,365.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,030,365.39/14,780.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,045.25

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