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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,802.62, 20,427.27 and 8,088.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,802.62, 20,427.27 and 8,088.27 is: 11,161.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,802.62 : 20,427.27 = 8,088.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,802.62/20,427.27 = 8,088.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,802.62x = 20,427.27 × 8,088.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,802.62x = 165,221,244.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,221,244.79/14,802.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,161.62

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