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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,782.14, 22,181.73 and 8,207.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,782.14, 22,181.73 and 8,207.77 is: 12,316.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,782.14 : 22,181.73 = 8,207.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,782.14/22,181.73 = 8,207.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,782.14x = 22,181.73 × 8,207.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,782.14x = 182,062,624.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,062,624.28/14,782.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,316.39

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